Caché Reflection

The film Caché is a very relevant film in today’s day and age. The idea of constantly being “watched” is an issue that is on many peoples’ minds. As our lives become more and more public through the information we store and post online, it is scary to think that the NSA and other government agencies are watching us and have the ability to acquire practically any information about us. As long as their surveillance is used to protect and serve, I do not feel uncomfortable, but that could easily change if my information falls into the wrong hands.

In Cache however, the main character, Georges is being watching by an anonymous stalker. The constant flow of films showing his house is strange and leaves Georges in a state of unease that is only enlarged when a film shows his childhood home. The feeling of being watched by someone with unclear intentions is what leads to fear. Unlike the NSA, we do not know what the stalker is trying to achieve.

The eventual suicide of Georges’ former adopted brother is the biggest moment of the film as it leaves the audience shocked and wondering what happened. It is left to the viewer to interpret the outcome of the film, as it is uncertain what will await Georges upon his awakening from his nap. The real-life implications of this film are that anyone could potentially be stalked either physically or digitally. As a result, it is crucial for us all to take precautionary actions to avoid such events from taking place. Georges’ should have bought security cameras himself and tried to capture the stalker setting up their camera in from of his house. This is just one idea among many that Georges should have implemented.