She is a bridge between worlds-the high-octane violence of the War Boys and the tough but steadfast community of the Vuvalini, and also the man’s world and the woman’s world-and this role is reflected in her costume and makeup design. She is the Moses in the film’s narrative and thematic arcs, mirroring the biblical figure’s role as a former authority figure in a regime that oppresses and enslaves their kin as well as his quest to free these people.

Though Max technically serves as the film’s protagonist, Fury Road is arguably Furiosa’s story first. Luckily, the internet is filled with reviews and analyses constructed by more savvy film critics than myself, so today we can focus on the significance of Furiosa’s overall character design. There are so many elements to analyze, from the hyper-fast, highly saturated stylism, to the spiritual allegory, to the brilliant pacing and tension, to the genuinely moving character development of Furiosa and Nux. Mad Max: Fury Road is a masterwork of cinema.

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