Dali Mask
Salvador Dali Mask serves as a symbol of resistance and national pride on the hit Netflix series Money Heist. Dali is undoubtedly the most prominent character in the early twentieth-century surrealism movement; although the movement is usually link with France, Dali was Spanish and spent much of his life there. Also, Dali’s work was intrinsically rebellious, as was all surrealist art – the surrealist movement intended to disturb the status quo. Dali has become a symbol for revolution, much like the robbers (with their red jumpsuits) in Money Heist.
Moreover, the Professor’s anti-fascist political beliefs reflect in the series’ use of the Italian anti-fascist song Bella Ciao (Goodbye Beautiful), which is heard several times. In particularly during critical moments such as when the robbers successfully escape from the Royal Mint.
Itziar Ituno, who is portraying Raquel, the policewoman, believes that the mask is a reflection of Salvador Dali’s insanity. His brilliance enabled him to break down the barriers that separated the avant-garde of his day and push the artistic movement to extremes.
Outfits
The outfits are based on those worn by Money Heist’s core group of complex characters in the first season, also known as “Part 1.” Tokyo, a female robber in Money Theft Parts 1 and 2 (both released in 2017), is the main character in this high-stakes heist of the Royal Mint of Spain. The plot portrays primarily from the perspective of Tokyo, the female robber. Money Heist considers to be a refreshing new twist on the heist genre by many.
Red Jumpsuits
The red jumpsuits worn by the characters in Money Heist are in keeping with the show’s central concept of revolution. Red is a vibrant hue often link with rebellion. Given that it’s the color of blood, it’s no surprise that it has metaphorical connections with violence and passion. In both real life and fiction, red flags frequently connect with revolutionary movements. For example, in the musical Les Misérables — and with good reason. According to the professor, the mastermind who is in charge behind the scenes, the organization is not only targeting the Royal Mint in order to collect money; it is also an act of “resistance” against “the system,” as stated in season 1. The robbers’ attitude has always had an element of revolution, even from the very inception of the show.
Dali was a fiery rebel who supported the Dada art movement, which began in Zurich in protest against modern capitalist society and spread throughout the world.
Also, Dadaist art was an outspoken opponent of strong nationalism and a staunch ally of the radical left. However, in his latter years, Dali looked to have sided with the authoritarian authority of General Francisco Franco, despite his claims to have embraced anarchist and communism throughout his youth.