The Legend of Tarzan (2016)
The Legend of Tarzan (2016)
David Yates’ The Legend of Tarzan (2016) reimagines the classic character of Tarzan for a contemporary audience, using the story of the jungle hero to explore several pressing social issues.
Through its narrative, the film addresses themes of colonialism, environmentalism, and cultural representation, offering a critique of historical injustices while engaging with ongoing societal concerns.
Through its narrative, the film addresses themes of colonialism, environmentalism, and cultural representation, offering a critique of historical injustices while engaging with ongoing societal concerns.One of the central social issues addressed in The Legend of Tarzan is colonialism and its impact on both people and the environment. 
Set in the late 19th century, the film reflects on the era of European colonial expansion into Africa, a period marked by exploitation and violence. 
The film’s antagonist, Leon Rom (Christoph Waltz), embodies the ruthless exploitation of the African continent for personal gain and power.
Set in the late 19th century, the film reflects on the era of European colonial expansion into Africa, a period marked by exploitation and violence. The film’s antagonist, Leon Rom (Christoph Waltz), embodies the ruthless exploitation of the African continent for personal gain and power.
