Open Water Movie: Was that a Camera?

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The discussion clarifies that the yellow object attached to the diver's gear in the movie "Open Water" is a dive buoy, not an underwater camera. This buoy serves safety and visibility purposes, allowing boats to locate divers more easily. The scene depicting a shark's stomach being cut open, where the object is found, symbolizes the loss of the camera and emphasizes the themes of helplessness and isolation in the ocean. "Open Water" effectively portrays the terrifying experience of being stranded at sea.

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  • Understanding of diving safety equipment, specifically dive buoys.
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  • Knowledge of symbolic representation in cinematic storytelling.
  • Awareness of the real-life events that inspired "Open Water."
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  • Analyze the use of symbolism in "Open Water" and similar films.
  • Investigate the true story behind the events depicted in "Open Water."
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I saw movie "Open Water" about american couple and how they were stranded at sea while diving, great movie anyway.
but i have a question : was that yellow thing attached to his diving gear a underwater camera ? if yes then they should use camera flash light to signal for help to passing ships.
At the end of the movie there is even short scene when someone is cutting shark stomach and they find this camera thingy ?
 
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I've never seen it, and probably won't. it was a true story, that must've ben horrifying to go through
 


It's a common misconception that the yellow object attached to the diver's gear in "Open Water" was a camera. In fact, it was a dive buoy, which is used for safety and visibility purposes while diving. This buoy is usually attached to the diver's gear and floats on the surface, making it easier for boats to spot them in the water.

As for the scene where someone is cutting open a shark's stomach and finds the object, it is most likely a symbolic representation of the lost camera and how it was ultimately consumed by the ocean and its inhabitants. It adds to the overall feeling of being lost and helpless in the vastness of the sea.

Overall, the yellow object was not a camera, but rather a dive buoy, and the scene with the shark was more of a metaphor rather than a literal representation. "Open Water" is a powerful and thought-provoking film that showcases the harsh realities of being stranded at sea and the fragility of human life.
 

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