Imaginary Worlds The Man In the High Castle
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Dec 1, 2016 Drew Boughton, the production designer for The Man in the High Castle, shares insights on crafting an alternate history where the Axis powers won WWII. He discusses the challenges of creating a period that never existed, blending reality with fiction. The conversation dives into how fascism distorts culture and identity, shaping a world where societal norms collapse. Boughton also reflects on the moral complexities faced by characters like John Smith, illustrating the thin line between complicity and resistance in an unsettling reality.
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Fascism's Acceptance Explored
- The show asks how many Americans could live with fascism after it is imposed, not just could it happen here.
- It explores the disturbing question of adaptation and acceptance rather than simple resistance.
Imagining a 1962 Fascist America
- The series imagines a 1962 America under fascist control, evolving beyond WWII aesthetics.
- It reflects a world where cultural and technological progress happened differently under Nazi peace.
Fascism's Cultural Co-option
- Fascist societies avoid bright, bold colors and flashy styles.
- Culture is co-opted and corrupted to confuse identity and origin of cultural icons.
