“The Shaft 2” has been available on Netflix since October 3.image : netflix
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The dystopian horror film “The Shaft” was one of the biggest streaming hits during the pandemic, and now Netflix is following up with a sequel. “Der Schacht 2” has been available for streaming since October 3.
Like its predecessor, this film is also ultra-brutal and leaves the audience with unanswered questions. The ending in particular is confusing. The central question is: what happens to Perempuan once the reason for his stay in the well is revealed?
Warning: Strong spoilers for “Schacht 2” follow!
“The Shaft 2”: brutal conflict has consequences
A rule is established from the start: inmates have the right to “order” food, so to speak. But they are only allowed to eat what they order. And no more than they are entitled to. If you eat more, it will inevitably cause dissatisfaction on the lower floors. There are a total of 333 floors, all occupied by two people.
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As in the first part, a platform containing food goes up and down. People on higher floors have a clear advantage because the platform is still full for them. Those below must fear and rely on the fairness of those above them.
The problem: Not everyone agrees with the rule. Some advocate the principle that everyone in the well fights for themselves. That’s why they eat as much as they want. Others, on the other hand, insist on respecting the rule, because this is the only way that justice can prevail and everyone has something to eat. There will inevitably be a clash between the “loyal” and the “barbarians”.
Perempuan’s role in ‘The Shaft 2’ explained
Artist Perempuan first joins the faithful, then changes sidesafter violent violence was inflicted on him. After a massive clash, there are virtually no survivors on either side. However, Perempuan survived the fight.
She takes the opportunity to block her airways by swallowing part of a painting. As a result, she nearly suffocates and falls to the ground. This, in turn, prevents him from inhaling the gas that the pit cleaners use to render the remaining prisoners unconscious.
As she slides down to the lowest level with the corpses, she realizes that a child has been placed there by the well staff. This means she is faced with a decision: She can either act selfishly and escape to the surface of the pit, as she has been planning throughout the film, or risk her life to protect the child from the atrocities of the prison.
Perempuan remembers her own criminal actions that landed her in the pit: a child died because of one of her works of art, and at first she did not accept this guilt. This is changing now.
The platform now descends below level 333 to a level that appears to represent Perempuan’s consciousness.. Here she meets other souls, including her former cellmate Zamiatin. These are projections of his dying mindwhich encourages them to let the child grow up. The child also represents innocence, which could help make the world a better place again. Perempuan, on the other hand, can no longer be “saved”.
By allowing the child to ride the horse while she stays behind, Perempuan makes her final sacrifice to free herself from her guilt. She accepts that redemption comes at a price. The problem: she only saves one person. Those in charge of the system will probably continue as before and will not take children into account.
