Introduction
In Christopher Nolan’s film Interstellar, loneliness plays a key role in the storytelling and progression of the plot. The director skillfully operates with human emotions, contrasting the great cosmic discoveries with human feelings and emotions. Since people are social beings, it is vital for them to communicate because, in this way, they maintain their mental health (Scheyvens et al. 119). The central themes of Interstellar are loneliness and isolation, the movie highlights the complex effects of isolation on the characters’ relationships and emotional well-being. Interstellar ultimately demonstrates the importance of human connection and emotions in overcoming the struggles of space exploration and preserving humanity.
The Impact of Isolation on Sound Thinking
In the picture of Christopher Nolan, many characters are exposed to the effects of isolation, and accordingly, they experience a certain discomfort. The main character Cooper experiences its consequences more than others. He is a former astronaut who lives on Earth due to the collapse of the space program in which he participated. However, he has been offered a new position on a new expedition, severely alienating him from his family. As he progresses on his journey, he feels more and more alone, although a crew of several people accompanies him.
Cooper’s emotional instability becomes more apparent as he tries to find a way to return home to his family. He begins to make rash decisions, and his psyche suffers damage from realizing how much time he has lost. One example of a rash decision is his decision to land on a planet that was not on the schedule because it could give him a chance to return to his family faster (Nolan 1:25:45-1:29:02). Thus, he put the entire crew at significant risk, demonstrating his psyche’s instability. This also affects his interactions with other characters, as he fails to connect with Amelia despite his best efforts.
Loneliness as a Factor of Emotional Instability
Another character that clearly shows the effects of isolation and loneliness is Dr. Mann. As a result of the accident, he was stuck on a deserted desert planet which affected his mind to the point where he is willing to save himself to return to Earth, even endangering the survival of all humanity. He lies to the crew of Cooper’s ship that the planet is habitable to take over their ship and return to the people. This shows how great his fear of being alone again is. The character’s emotional well-being has been severely damaged by being alone for so long (Nolan 1:37:40-1:37:50). Because of this, he does not think about the consequences that his actions may lead to when he sabotages. At that moment, he was controlled only by instincts aimed at survival.
The Importance of Human Communication
The actions of all the characters in Interstellar are, in one way or another, connected with the themes of loneliness since they are related to the concept of a person as a small part of the space. Cooper and Mann are the clearest examples of the effects of withdrawal resulting in an inability to think critically and emotional instability. The actions of both characters from the very beginning indicated that they were qualified specialists in their field. However, many years spent alone significantly imprinted the mental state. This may mean that communication and human connections are essential for human survival.
Conclusion
In conclusion, it is important to say that Interstellar ultimately demonstrates the importance of human connection and emotions. This highlights the importance of ensuring the crew is properly composed so that all colleagues are communicative. Improved team communication could have softened the effect of loneliness and helped Cooper cope with the mission. At the same time, Dr. Mann could have kept his sanity if he had not been locked up on a deserted planet. In this regard, Interstellar is an excellent demonstration of the importance of human relations in overcoming difficulties in space.
Works Cited
Nolan, Christopher. Interstellar. Paramount Pictures, 2014.
Scheyvens, Regina A., Apisalome Movono, and Sophie Auckram. “Pacific Peoples and the Pandemic: Exploring Multiple Well-Beings of People in Tourism-Dependent Communities.” Journal of Sustainable Tourism Vol. 31, no. 1 (2023), pp. 111-130. Web.