Zach Gladiator Screenshots

 

This scene shows Commodus and Maximus rising into the stadium. As they get higher in the scene Commodus is bathed in light while Maximus’ downward facing face draws in more shadows. This plays into their contrasting ideals Commodus is bathed in the light and is dressed in white to represent the ideal life of luxury, power, and fame he wants, not having to be covered in dirt and grime to get there. While Maximus is much more focused on his current dirty circumstances, he is unable to enjoy the light of Rome and its citizens because he knows of the war and pain that it took to get there.