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Amazing, but some questions


I am in no way an expert on Russian cinema, but I have noticed the use of symbolism is very direct and you're basically hit over the head with them. Leviathan was almost comical with how much it stressed symbolism, but I have some questions for anyone who might know a little more about Russian symbolism and maybe even folklore, if it is applicable.

The dog with the hand in it's mouth and the ring. Was this meant as a metaphor for "don't bite the hand that feeds you?

The man with the odd stuff in his suitcase....candles, a toilet seat, etc....were we to assume he may actually have been homeless?

What was with all the stuttering? At least three characters had a stutter.

Was the bird a metaphor as I would assume it to be in most cultures?

I really enjoyed this and could go on and on, but if anyone has some insight into those few items, I'd appreciate it

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