Eye of Fantasy

Definition:

“Eye of Fantasy” refers to the symbol of a single eye used to represent a situation that is impossible, unrealistic, or inaccurate. It is often used to indicate that a character is fantasizing, misinterpreting events, or unable to accurately perceive what’s happening. This symbol can imply that the character is being deceived, daydreaming, or misunderstanding what’s really happening, unable to distinguish between what exists and what does not.

Etymology:

The wordeye” is derived from Old English “ēage,” meaning the organ of sight, and tracing back to Proto-Germanic “augon” and Proto-Indo-European “okw-“, which referred to both the eye and vision.

The word “fantasy” Comes from Old French “fantasie” and Latin “phantasia,” meaning imagination, and ultimately from Greek “phantasia” (φαντασία), which means a making visible, or appearance, particularly of the mind or imagination. It is rooted in the Greek “phaino” (φαίνω), meaning “to show.”

Description:

The religious will say: “an eye symbolizes truth because when you have both eyes open, you see double.” But that’s not true; if you close one eye, you only see half. In other words, you are fantasizing.

“The eyes are the window to the soul” is a popular saying. It is important to understand that “soul” is a fantasy word that means “fantasy.”

Symbolism:

In the supernatural horror-thriller “The Eye” (2008), Sydney Wells, a blind concert violinist, undergoes a corneal transplant to restore her sight. However, after the surgery, she begins experiencing horrifying visions of death and suffering. Sydney soon realizes that the visions are connected to the eye‘s previous owner, who had the ability to see into the supernatural realm. As she struggles to understand the disturbing premonitions, Sydney embarks on a journey to uncover the truth behind the donor’s mysterious past and stop the terrifying events from coming true. The movie poster, along with the title, symbolizes how she is actually fantasizing, as she sees things that don’t exist.

The movie poster for "The Eye" featuring an extreme close-up of an eye with a hand emerging from within the iris, creating a surreal and unsettling image. The text "You won't believe her eyes" adds to the tension, implying that the film will involve distorted perceptions and haunting visions.

In the animated film “Madagascar 3: Europe’s Most Wanted” (2012), the tiger Vitaly forms a triangular opening with his hands as he aims at the tiny ring with one eye before doing the impossible and jumping through the ring. Click to watch the video clip.

A tiger, Vitaly, forms a triangular shape with his paws, peering through it with one focused eye in a dramatic moment from the animated film "Madagascar 3: Europe’s Most Wanted" (2012).

In the TV series “Desperate Housewives” (2004-2012), season 5, episode 10, the character Dave Williams is shown with only one eye visible between the curtains as he looks out the window of his front door, talking to his dead wife and daughter. Click to watch the video clip.

In the animated movie “Monsters, Inc.” (2001), the monster Sully witnesses the young girl Boo jumping into a trashcan. As Sully gets distracted, Boo jumps out of the trashcan, but one of the eyes from her monster costume falls off, making it appear as though Boo is still inside. When the trash men pick up the trashcan and dump it into the trash disposal, Sully panics and runs to save Boo from danger. However, he’s too late. As he watches through a window, seeing the trash turned into a cube, we see Sully looking with only one eye open. The eye from Boo’s costume is visible in the trash the whole time, emphasizing how Sully is misinterpreting the situation. Click to watch the video clip.


A close-up of a trashcan with one eye from Boo's monster costume still attached, while two monsters in hard hats prepare to take the trash away.
Boo, dressed in her purple monster costume, jumps out of the trashcan and runs down the hallway, leaving one eye from her costume in the trashcan.
A yellow monster presses a button to activate the trash disposal as the pile of trash, including the eye from Boo's costume, is loaded into the machine.
The trash, with Boo's eye visible on top, is moved along a conveyor belt towards the compactor.
Sully watches anxiously through a window, with only one eye open, fearing that Boo is being killed.
Sully reaches out in panic as he sees the trash cube with the eye sticking out, thinking Boo has been crushed inside.
A close-up of a trashcan with one eye from Boo's monster costume still attached, while two monsters in hard hats prepare to take the trash away. Boo, dressed in her purple monster costume, jumps out of the trashcan and runs down the hallway, leaving one eye from her costume in the trashcan. A yellow monster presses a button to activate the trash disposal as the pile of trash, including the eye from Boo's costume, is loaded into the machine. The trash, with Boo's eye visible on top, is moved along a conveyor belt towards the compactor. Sully watches anxiously through a window, with only one eye open, fearing that Boo is being killed. Sully reaches out in panic as he sees the trash cube with the eye sticking out, thinking Boo has been crushed inside.

The logo for “Monsters, Inc.” features an M with an eye in it, emphasizing that monsters are fictional creatures.

The logo for "Monsters, Inc." featuring stylized blue text with a prominent eye embedded in the letter "M." The eye is white with a black pupil, seamlessly integrated within the overall blue color scheme of the logo.

There’s a scene in “Aladdin” (2019) where the Genie is looking through an exaggerated, magical mono-binocular that extends his eye through it, creating a surreal visual effect. This playful and impossible action highlights the Genie’s power to defy reality and logic, fitting his whimsical character. The emphasis on one eye further enhances the symbolism of fantasy and the extraordinary, which are key themes in the movie. Click to watch the video clip.

The Genie looks through an exaggeratedly long mono-binocular, with his eye humorously extended through the lens.

In the animated movie “Elemental” (2023), the story focuses on two characters: Ember, a fiery and passionate young woman from a family of fire elementals, and Wade, a laid-back, easygoing water elemental. Ember and Wade come to like each other a lot. In one scene, the camera zooms into Ember’s eye, and we see her fantasy of how fire and water elementals cannot touch, reflecting what she has always been told. However, throughout the story, we discover that they are actually compatible. Click to watch the video clip.

A close-up of Ember's wide-open right eye with fiery tones surrounding it, as the camera zooms in to transition into her fantasy about the incompatibility of fire and water elements.

In the movie “Dumbo” (2019), about the flying elephant Dumbo, he is often depicted with only one eye visible when he’s flying. Click to watch the video clips.


Dumbo, the baby elephant, looks down as he flies, with the audience blurred in the background. Only Dumbo's right eye is visible.
Dumbo, with a woman dressed in red on his back, flies through the air. Only his right eye is visible.
Dumbo soars in the air, carrying a woman in red who waves as they fly, with the circus tent in the background. Only his left eye is visible while the rest of his face is out of the frame.
Dumbo flies with two children on his back amidst a fiery background. Only his right eye is visible while the rest of his face is out of the frame.
Dumbo, the baby elephant, looks down as he flies, with the audience blurred in the background. Only Dumbo's right eye is visible. Dumbo, with a woman dressed in red on his back, flies through the air. Only his right eye is visible. Dumbo soars in the air, carrying a woman in red who waves as they fly, with the circus tent in the background. Only his left eye is visible while the rest of his face is out of the frame. Dumbo flies with two children on his back amidst a fiery background. Only his right eye is visible while the rest of his face is out of the frame.

It is very common for the “Harry Potter” fantasy film series, which is about wizards and witches, to use oneeye symbolism to promote its movies. This is done by hiding one eye in shadow, covering one eye with hair, showing only one eye in a window reflection, making only half the face visible (either by framing half the face or covering it with something), showing characters from the side, or featuring a oneeyed character.


Harry, Ron, and Hermione from "Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets," standing together in their school robes, holding wands and the Sword of Gryffindor, with a glowing blue light behind them. Harry's right eye is partially hidden in the shadow.
Close-up of Harry Potter holding the Sword of Gryffindor with a serious expression, the "Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets" title below. Harry's left eye is partially hidden in the shadow.
Draco Malfoy, holding a broomstick in the foreground, with Lucius Malfoy, Professor Snape, and Crabbe & Goyle in the background on a green-toned poster for "Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets." Draco's left eye is partially hidden in the shadow.
A "Wanted" poster featuring Sirius Black from "Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban," holding his Azkaban prison number with a disheveled look. His hair is covering his right eye.
Sirius Black standing in the foreground with a grim expression, surrounded by a forest and rocky landscape in a poster for "Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban." His hair is covering his right eye.
Close-up of Harry, Ron, and Hermione, with intense expressions, and Sirius Black in the background in a blue-toned poster for "Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban." We only see Ron's right eye as Harry's head is covering the left side of Ron's face.
Dumbledore and Professor McGonagall, shown in close-up with serious expressions, with Harry in the background in a blue-tinted poster for "Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban." We only see the left half of Dumbledore's face, as the other half is outside the frame. The text at the bottom reads "Secrets will be revealed," emphasizing that one eye symbolizes secrecy. Ron's left eye is partially covered by McGonagall's head.
Close-up of Professor Snape and Draco Malfoy with grim expressions, with Hermione in the background, in a blue-tinted poster for "Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban." Hermione's face is partially obscured, with only the left side visible, as Snape's head blocks the right side from view.
Rubeus Hagrid and Professor Lupin shown in close-up with serious expressions, with Professor Trelawney in the background, in a blue-toned poster for "Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban." Only the right side of Lupin's face is visible, as the left side is out of frame.
A close-up of Remus Lupin, sitting on a train looking out a frosted window, with his reflection faintly visible, in a poster for "Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban." Only his right eye is reflected in the window.
Harry Potter, in mid-action holding his wand, facing a dragon in the sky above, with Mad-Eye Moody standing in the background on rocky terrain in a poster for "Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire." Only the left side of Harry's face is visible.
Mad-Eye Moody standing confidently in a dark room filled with large metallic instruments, with the title "Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire" below and the tagline "Everything will change" at the bottom. His face is scarred and rugged, with a large, mechanical magical eye on the left side of his face and a stern, determined expression.
Voldemort, reaching out with a menacing expression and glowing wand in hand, in a dark poster for "Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix." The tagline above reads, "You will lose everything." His right eye is partially hidden in the shadow, adding to his ominous presence.
Harry Potter and Ginny Weasley standing face to face, gazing at each other in a blue-toned room in a poster for "Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince." They are shown in profile, so only half of their faces are visible, with their eyes directly meeting.
Professor Snape standing with his arms crossed, looking stern, in a dark, industrial setting with the title "Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince" in the background. His right eye is partially hidden in the shadow, adding to his intense expression.
Close-up of Harry Potter in the foreground with Draco Malfoy in the background, both with serious expressions, in a dark poster for "Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince." Harry's right eye and Draco's left eye are out of frame.
Dumbledore and Professor Snape with intense expressions in a dark poster for "Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince." The left side of Dumbledore’s face is out of frame, while Snape’s right eye is also cut off.
Hermione Granger in the foreground with a focused expression, with Professor Slughorn looking on from the background, in a dark-toned poster for "Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince." Hermione's left eye is out of frame.
Close-up of Ron Weasley with a serious expression, with Fenrir Greyback snarling in the background, in a dark poster for "Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince." Ron's right eye is out of frame.
Harry, Hermione, and Ron running through a dark forest, looking determined, in a poster for "Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 1," with the tagline "The End Begins." All three characters are shown from the side, with only one eye visible for each of them.
Ron Weasley looking over his shoulder with a serious expression, standing in front of industrial cooling towers in a poster for "Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 1," with the tagline "Nowhere is Safe." We see Ron's face from the side, making only his left eye visible.
Bellatrix Lestrange, holding her wand with a sinister look, in front of Hogwarts castle in a poster for "Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 1," with the tagline "The Hunt Begins." Her right eye is hidden in the shadow, adding to her menacing appearance.
Voldemort, holding his wand and gazing menacingly over his shoulder, with Hogwarts castle in the background in a poster for "Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 1," with the tagline "The Hunt Begins." We see Voldemort from the side, making only his right eye visible, adding to his ominous presence.
Voldemort, holding his wand and gazing menacingly over his shoulder, with Hogwarts castle in the background in a poster for "Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 1," with the tagline "The Hunt Begins." We see Voldemort from the side, making only his right eye visible, adding to his ominous presence.
Close-up of Hermione Granger with a focused expression, her face partially in shadow, in a dark poster for "Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 1," with the tagline "The End Begins." Her right eye is partially hidden in shadow, adding to the dramatic effect.
Close-up of Bellatrix Lestrange with a sinister expression, half of her face in shadow, in a dark poster for "Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 1," with the tagline "The End Begins." Her right eye is completely hidden in shadow, heightening her menacing appearance
Close-up of Dobby the house elf, with one large eye visible in the shadows, in a poster for "Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 1," with the tagline "Nowhere is Safe." His right eye is partially hidden in shadow and partially out of frame, enhancing the sense of vulnerability.
Harry Potter and Voldemort face off, staring each other down with their wands held between them in a dramatic close-up for "Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 2." The tagline "It All Ends" is below. Since they are shown from the side, we only see one eye of each character, heightening the tension of their confrontation.
Bellatrix Lestrange lunging forward with her wand in hand, looking fierce in a battle setting with shattered windows and debris flying around her, in a poster for "Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 2." The tagline "It All Ends" is below, with her wild hair partially covering her right eye, adding to her chaotic and intense appearance.
Griphook the goblin examines the Sword of Gryffindor in Gringotts Bank, with an intense look on his face in a poster for "Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 2." The elegant chandelier and marble pillars set the tone of the scene. Since we see him from the side, only his left eye is visible, highlighting his focused expression.
Voldemort, holding his wand in a side profile, looking determined and menacing, in a poster for "Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 2." The tagline "It All Ends" looms large across the center. Since we see him from the side, only his right eye is visible, emphasizing his intense focus.
Harry, Ron, and Hermione from "Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets," standing together in their school robes, holding wands and the Sword of Gryffindor, with a glowing blue light behind them. Harry's right eye is partially hidden in the shadow. Close-up of Harry Potter holding the Sword of Gryffindor with a serious expression, the "Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets" title below. Harry's left eye is partially hidden in the shadow. Draco Malfoy, holding a broomstick in the foreground, with Lucius Malfoy, Professor Snape, and Crabbe & Goyle in the background on a green-toned poster for "Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets." Draco's left eye is partially hidden in the shadow. A "Wanted" poster featuring Sirius Black from "Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban," holding his Azkaban prison number with a disheveled look. His hair is covering his right eye. Sirius Black standing in the foreground with a grim expression, surrounded by a forest and rocky landscape in a poster for "Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban." His hair is covering his right eye. Close-up of Harry, Ron, and Hermione, with intense expressions, and Sirius Black in the background in a blue-toned poster for "Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban." We only see Ron's right eye as Harry's head is covering the left side of Ron's face. Dumbledore and Professor McGonagall, shown in close-up with serious expressions, with Harry in the background in a blue-tinted poster for "Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban." We only see the left half of Dumbledore's face, as the other half is outside the frame. The text at the bottom reads "Secrets will be revealed," emphasizing that one eye symbolizes secrecy. Ron's left eye is partially covered by McGonagall's head. Close-up of Professor Snape and Draco Malfoy with grim expressions, with Hermione in the background, in a blue-tinted poster for "Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban." Hermione's face is partially obscured, with only the left side visible, as Snape's head blocks the right side from view. Rubeus Hagrid and Professor Lupin shown in close-up with serious expressions, with Professor Trelawney in the background, in a blue-toned poster for "Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban." Only the right side of Lupin's face is visible, as the left side is out of frame. A close-up of Remus Lupin, sitting on a train looking out a frosted window, with his reflection faintly visible, in a poster for "Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban." Only his right eye is reflected in the window. Harry Potter, in mid-action holding his wand, facing a dragon in the sky above, with Mad-Eye Moody standing in the background on rocky terrain in a poster for "Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire." Only the left side of Harry's face is visible. Mad-Eye Moody standing confidently in a dark room filled with large metallic instruments, with the title "Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire" below and the tagline "Everything will change" at the bottom. His face is scarred and rugged, with a large, mechanical magical eye on the left side of his face and a stern, determined expression. Voldemort, reaching out with a menacing expression and glowing wand in hand, in a dark poster for "Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix." The tagline above reads, "You will lose everything." His right eye is partially hidden in the shadow, adding to his ominous presence. Harry Potter and Ginny Weasley standing face to face, gazing at each other in a blue-toned room in a poster for "Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince." They are shown in profile, so only half of their faces are visible, with their eyes directly meeting. Professor Snape standing with his arms crossed, looking stern, in a dark, industrial setting with the title "Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince" in the background. His right eye is partially hidden in the shadow, adding to his intense expression. Close-up of Harry Potter in the foreground with Draco Malfoy in the background, both with serious expressions, in a dark poster for "Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince." Harry's right eye and Draco's left eye are out of frame. Dumbledore and Professor Snape with intense expressions in a dark poster for "Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince." The left side of Dumbledore’s face is out of frame, while Snape’s right eye is also cut off. Hermione Granger in the foreground with a focused expression, with Professor Slughorn looking on from the background, in a dark-toned poster for "Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince." Hermione's left eye is out of frame. Close-up of Ron Weasley with a serious expression, with Fenrir Greyback snarling in the background, in a dark poster for "Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince." Ron's right eye is out of frame. Harry, Hermione, and Ron running through a dark forest, looking determined, in a poster for "Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 1," with the tagline "The End Begins." All three characters are shown from the side, with only one eye visible for each of them. Ron Weasley looking over his shoulder with a serious expression, standing in front of industrial cooling towers in a poster for "Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 1," with the tagline "Nowhere is Safe." We see Ron's face from the side, making only his left eye visible. Bellatrix Lestrange, holding her wand with a sinister look, in front of Hogwarts castle in a poster for "Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 1," with the tagline "The Hunt Begins." Her right eye is hidden in the shadow, adding to her menacing appearance. Voldemort, holding his wand and gazing menacingly over his shoulder, with Hogwarts castle in the background in a poster for "Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 1," with the tagline "The Hunt Begins." We see Voldemort from the side, making only his right eye visible, adding to his ominous presence. Voldemort, holding his wand and gazing menacingly over his shoulder, with Hogwarts castle in the background in a poster for "Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 1," with the tagline "The Hunt Begins." We see Voldemort from the side, making only his right eye visible, adding to his ominous presence. Close-up of Hermione Granger with a focused expression, her face partially in shadow, in a dark poster for "Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 1," with the tagline "The End Begins." Her right eye is partially hidden in shadow, adding to the dramatic effect. Close-up of Bellatrix Lestrange with a sinister expression, half of her face in shadow, in a dark poster for "Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 1," with the tagline "The End Begins." Her right eye is completely hidden in shadow, heightening her menacing appearance Close-up of Dobby the house elf, with one large eye visible in the shadows, in a poster for "Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 1," with the tagline "Nowhere is Safe." His right eye is partially hidden in shadow and partially out of frame, enhancing the sense of vulnerability. Harry Potter and Voldemort face off, staring each other down with their wands held between them in a dramatic close-up for "Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 2." The tagline "It All Ends" is below. Since they are shown from the side, we only see one eye of each character, heightening the tension of their confrontation. Bellatrix Lestrange lunging forward with her wand in hand, looking fierce in a battle setting with shattered windows and debris flying around her, in a poster for "Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 2." The tagline "It All Ends" is below, with her wild hair partially covering her right eye, adding to her chaotic and intense appearance. Griphook the goblin examines the Sword of Gryffindor in Gringotts Bank, with an intense look on his face in a poster for "Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 2." The elegant chandelier and marble pillars set the tone of the scene. Since we see him from the side, only his left eye is visible, highlighting his focused expression. Voldemort, holding his wand in a side profile, looking determined and menacing, in a poster for "Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 2." The tagline "It All Ends" looms large across the center. Since we see him from the side, only his right eye is visible, emphasizing his intense focus.

There’s a scene in “Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets” (2002) where the left lens of Harry Potter’s glasses is cracked. Hermione waves her wand at him while saying, “Oculus Reparo,” magically repairing his glasses. Right after, Harry Potter twitches his left eye, as he often does. Click to watch the video clip.


Harry Potter is seen with the left lens of his glasses cracked, and Hermione's wand is extended towards him as she prepares to cast the "Oculus Reparo" spell to fix them.
After the spell has been cast, Harry adjusts his glasses, and his left eye twitches slightly, showing his reaction after the magical repair.
Harry Potter is seen with the left lens of his glasses cracked, and Hermione's wand is extended towards him as she prepares to cast the "Oculus Reparo" spell to fix them. After the spell has been cast, Harry adjusts his glasses, and his left eye twitches slightly, showing his reaction after the magical repair.

“Fantastic Beasts” is a film series set in the same wizarding world as “Harry Potter,” and it acts as a prequel to the “Harry Potter” series. Both Harry Potter and Fantastic Beasts are part of the same larger franchise, which is officially referred to as the Wizarding World franchise. It is also very common for the “Fantastic Beasts” fantasy film series to use oneeye symbolism to promote its movies. This is done by hiding one eye in shadow, covering one eye with hair, making only half the face visible (either by framing half the face or covering it with something), showing characters from the side, or featuring a oneeyed character.


Newt Scamander holds his wand with a determined expression in a magical setting filled with suitcases and magical items in a poster for "Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them." His hair partially covers his right eye.
Credence Barebone looks over his shoulder with a serious expression while holding anti-witchcraft pamphlets, set against a backdrop of posters for "Second Salem" in a poster for "Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them." We see his face from the side, making only his right eye visible.
Newt Scamander stands at the center, joined by Tina Goldstein, Queenie Goldstein, and Jacob Kowalski, with the magical New York City skyline glowing behind them in a poster for "Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them." Credence Barebone, Percival Graves, Seraphina Picquery, and Mary Lou Barebone are also featured. Credence is seen from the side, making only his right eye visible.
Newt Scamander looks back over his shoulder with his wand in hand, standing against a cityscape in a Comic-Con poster for "Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them." We see his face from the side, making only his left eye visible.
Newt Scamander and a younger Albus Dumbledore stand back-to-back with wands drawn, surrounded by magical smoke, in a poster for "Fantastic Beasts: The Crimes of Grindelwald." Albus is looking to the side, making only his left eye visible.
Close-up of Newt Scamander, with a determined expression, partially turning his head in a poster for "Fantastic Beasts: The Crimes of Grindelwald." A small Bowtruckle is perched on his shoulder. Only Newt’s left eye is visible, as his right eye is outside the frame.
Close-up of Tina Goldstein, gazing intently to her left in a poster for "Fantastic Beasts: The Crimes of Grindelwald." Only Tina’s left eye is visible, with her right eye outside the frame.
Close-up of Queenie Goldstein, looking over her shoulder with a slight smile in a poster for "Fantastic Beasts: The Crimes of Grindelwald." Only her right eye is visible, as her left eye is outside the frame.
Close-up of Jacob Kowalski, with a concerned look on his face in a poster for "Fantastic Beasts: The Crimes of Grindelwald." Only his left eye is visible, as his right eye is outside the frame.
Close-up of Leta Lestrange, holding her wand in a serious pose in a poster for "Fantastic Beasts: The Crimes of Grindelwald." Only her right eye is visible, with her left eye outside the frame.
Close-up of a younger Albus Dumbledore, holding his wand with a focused expression in a poster for "Fantastic Beasts: The Crimes of Grindelwald." Only his left eye is visible, as his right eye is outside the frame.
Close-up of Gellert Grindelwald, holding his wand and staring intensely in a poster for "Fantastic Beasts: The Crimes of Grindelwald." Only his right eye is visible, with his left eye outside the frame.
Close-up of Theseus Scamander, looking forward with a determined expression in a poster for "Fantastic Beasts: The Crimes of Grindelwald." Only his right eye is visible, as his left eye is outside the frame.
Close-up of Credence Barebone, looking over his shoulder with a mysterious expression in a poster for "Fantastic Beasts: The Crimes of Grindelwald." Only his right eye is visible, as his left eye is outside the frame.
Close-up of Nagini, with a pensive expression in a poster for "Fantastic Beasts: The Crimes of Grindelwald." Only her left eye is visible, as her right eye is outside the frame.
Grindelwald holds his wand with a fierce expression, emitting blue magic, while Credence Barebone stands slightly behind him, looking wary. The composition emphasizes tension between them, with Grindelwald’s face in full view, symbolic of his control and determination. Notably, Grindelwald’s eyes are different: his right eye is pale, almost white, contrasting with his darker left eye, adding to his sinister and mysterious aura.
Tina Goldstein stands confidently, her wand glowing with blue magic as she looks off to the side. Yusuf Kama stands behind her, gazing in the same direction, suggesting they are prepared for what's ahead. Tina's face is shown in profile, with only her right eye visible as she readies herself for action. Similarly, Yusuf's face is also in profile, with only his right eye visible, emphasizing their focused determination.
A stylized, animated poster for "The Crimes of Grindelwald," featuring Newt Scamander at the center, holding his wand, with several characters including Dumbledore, Credence, and Grindelwald surrounding him. Grindelwald's face looms large on the right, with only his right eye visible, conveying his menacing presence.
Dumbledore and Newt Scamander's faces are shown in a split-screen format. Only Dumbledore's left eye and Newt's right eye are visible. The poster highlights their significance in the battle for the future, with the text asking, "Who will change the future?"
Credence Barebone and Nagini are shown in a split-screen format, with only Credence's left eye and Nagini's right eye visible. The poster emphasizes the themes of destiny and identity with the question, "Who will change the future?"
In front of Hogwarts Castle at dusk, Newt Scamander, Dumbledore, and other key characters stand together in a triangular formation, wands raised, ready to face the challenges ahead. Newt's right eye is hidden in shadow, and combined with the triangle formed by the characters, this forms the Illuminati symbol. The towering Hogwarts and the gathering darkness hint at the epic magical battles to come.
Dumbledore stands amidst swirling magical energy, extending his hand as if casting a powerful spell. His face is seen in profile, with only his right eye visible as he commands the magic, embodying his strength and wisdom.
A playful Niffler stands in front of an open suitcase, its head turned so that only its right eye is visible. In the background, a figure holding a glowing wand stands amidst a lush forest, emphasizing the Niffler’s mischievous nature as it eagerly looks for its next treasure.
Grindelwald and Dumbledore face off at the top, their wands meeting as green and orange magic clash, symbolizing their intense rivalry. Below them, key characters like Newt Scamander, Queenie Goldstein, and Credence Barebone stand in front of Hogwarts, all holding wands, ready for battle. Newt is prominently in the center, his wand glowing with blue magic, while his right eye is hidden in shadow. He stands in front of a triangular human formation, with the combination of the visible eye and triangle subtly forming the Illuminati symbol. Both Grindelwald and Dumbledore are shown in profile, with only their left eyes visible.
Newt Scamander holds his wand with a determined expression in a magical setting filled with suitcases and magical items in a poster for "Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them." His hair partially covers his right eye. Credence Barebone looks over his shoulder with a serious expression while holding anti-witchcraft pamphlets, set against a backdrop of posters for "Second Salem" in a poster for "Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them." We see his face from the side, making only his right eye visible. Newt Scamander stands at the center, joined by Tina Goldstein, Queenie Goldstein, and Jacob Kowalski, with the magical New York City skyline glowing behind them in a poster for "Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them." Credence Barebone, Percival Graves, Seraphina Picquery, and Mary Lou Barebone are also featured. Credence is seen from the side, making only his right eye visible. Newt Scamander looks back over his shoulder with his wand in hand, standing against a cityscape in a Comic-Con poster for "Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them." We see his face from the side, making only his left eye visible. Newt Scamander and a younger Albus Dumbledore stand back-to-back with wands drawn, surrounded by magical smoke, in a poster for "Fantastic Beasts: The Crimes of Grindelwald." Albus is looking to the side, making only his left eye visible. Close-up of Newt Scamander, with a determined expression, partially turning his head in a poster for "Fantastic Beasts: The Crimes of Grindelwald." A small Bowtruckle is perched on his shoulder. Only Newt’s left eye is visible, as his right eye is outside the frame. Close-up of Tina Goldstein, gazing intently to her left in a poster for "Fantastic Beasts: The Crimes of Grindelwald." Only Tina’s left eye is visible, with her right eye outside the frame. Close-up of Queenie Goldstein, looking over her shoulder with a slight smile in a poster for "Fantastic Beasts: The Crimes of Grindelwald." Only her right eye is visible, as her left eye is outside the frame. Close-up of Jacob Kowalski, with a concerned look on his face in a poster for "Fantastic Beasts: The Crimes of Grindelwald." Only his left eye is visible, as his right eye is outside the frame. Close-up of Leta Lestrange, holding her wand in a serious pose in a poster for "Fantastic Beasts: The Crimes of Grindelwald." Only her right eye is visible, with her left eye outside the frame. Close-up of a younger Albus Dumbledore, holding his wand with a focused expression in a poster for "Fantastic Beasts: The Crimes of Grindelwald." Only his left eye is visible, as his right eye is outside the frame. Close-up of Gellert Grindelwald, holding his wand and staring intensely in a poster for "Fantastic Beasts: The Crimes of Grindelwald." Only his right eye is visible, with his left eye outside the frame. Close-up of Theseus Scamander, looking forward with a determined expression in a poster for "Fantastic Beasts: The Crimes of Grindelwald." Only his right eye is visible, as his left eye is outside the frame. Close-up of Credence Barebone, looking over his shoulder with a mysterious expression in a poster for "Fantastic Beasts: The Crimes of Grindelwald." Only his right eye is visible, as his left eye is outside the frame. Close-up of Nagini, with a pensive expression in a poster for "Fantastic Beasts: The Crimes of Grindelwald." Only her left eye is visible, as her right eye is outside the frame. Grindelwald holds his wand with a fierce expression, emitting blue magic, while Credence Barebone stands slightly behind him, looking wary. The composition emphasizes tension between them, with Grindelwald’s face in full view, symbolic of his control and determination. Notably, Grindelwald’s eyes are different: his right eye is pale, almost white, contrasting with his darker left eye, adding to his sinister and mysterious aura. Tina Goldstein stands confidently, her wand glowing with blue magic as she looks off to the side. Yusuf Kama stands behind her, gazing in the same direction, suggesting they are prepared for what's ahead. Tina's face is shown in profile, with only her right eye visible as she readies herself for action. Similarly, Yusuf's face is also in profile, with only his right eye visible, emphasizing their focused determination. A stylized, animated poster for "The Crimes of Grindelwald," featuring Newt Scamander at the center, holding his wand, with several characters including Dumbledore, Credence, and Grindelwald surrounding him. Grindelwald's face looms large on the right, with only his right eye visible, conveying his menacing presence. Dumbledore and Newt Scamander's faces are shown in a split-screen format. Only Dumbledore's left eye and Newt's right eye are visible. The poster highlights their significance in the battle for the future, with the text asking, "Who will change the future?" Credence Barebone and Nagini are shown in a split-screen format, with only Credence's left eye and Nagini's right eye visible. The poster emphasizes the themes of destiny and identity with the question, "Who will change the future?" In front of Hogwarts Castle at dusk, Newt Scamander, Dumbledore, and other key characters stand together in a triangular formation, wands raised, ready to face the challenges ahead. Newt's right eye is hidden in shadow, and combined with the triangle formed by the characters, this forms the Illuminati symbol. The towering Hogwarts and the gathering darkness hint at the epic magical battles to come. Dumbledore stands amidst swirling magical energy, extending his hand as if casting a powerful spell. His face is seen in profile, with only his right eye visible as he commands the magic, embodying his strength and wisdom. A playful Niffler stands in front of an open suitcase, its head turned so that only its right eye is visible. In the background, a figure holding a glowing wand stands amidst a lush forest, emphasizing the Niffler’s mischievous nature as it eagerly looks for its next treasure. Grindelwald and Dumbledore face off at the top, their wands meeting as green and orange magic clash, symbolizing their intense rivalry. Below them, key characters like Newt Scamander, Queenie Goldstein, and Credence Barebone stand in front of Hogwarts, all holding wands, ready for battle. Newt is prominently in the center, his wand glowing with blue magic, while his right eye is hidden in shadow. He stands in front of a triangular human formation, with the combination of the visible eye and triangle subtly forming the Illuminati symbol. Both Grindelwald and Dumbledore are shown in profile, with only their left eyes visible.

Oneeye symbolism is present in posters for the fantasy movie “Alice in Wonderland” (2010), where the White Rabbit is shown turning his head so that only his left eye is visible while pointing at his pocket watch.

Oneeye symbolism is also present in a poster for the sequel “Alice Through the Looking Glass (2016),” featuring the same image of the White Rabbit turning his head so that only his left eye is visible while pointing at his pocket watch, but this time, the White Rabbit is hanging upside down. In this poster, the character Mad Hatter has two different colored eyes. His right eye is yellow while his left eye is green.


A colorful poster for the movie "Alice in Wonderland" (2010), featuring Alice, the Mad Hatter, and the White Rabbit—who is turning his head so that only one eye is visible as he points at his pocket watch—surrounded by oversized mushrooms in a whimsical, fantasy setting.
A vibrant poster for the movie "Alice Through the Looking Glass" (2016) featuring several characters including Alice, the Mad Hatter, the White Rabbit, the Cheshire Cat, Tweedledee and Tweedledum, the Red Queen, the White Queen, and Time, all positioned around an ornate golden looking glass at the center. The background is filled with numerous clocks and gears, adding to the whimsical, fantasy setting. The White Rabbit has turned his head so that only his left eye is visible as he points at his pocket watch. The Mad Hatter is shown with mismatched eyes—his right eye is yellow and his left eye is green.
A colorful poster for the movie "Alice in Wonderland" (2010), featuring Alice, the Mad Hatter, and the White Rabbit—who is turning his head so that only one eye is visible as he points at his pocket watch—surrounded by oversized mushrooms in a whimsical, fantasy setting. A vibrant poster for the movie "Alice Through the Looking Glass" (2016) featuring several characters including Alice, the Mad Hatter, the White Rabbit, the Cheshire Cat, Tweedledee and Tweedledum, the Red Queen, the White Queen, and Time, all positioned around an ornate golden looking glass at the center. The background is filled with numerous clocks and gears, adding to the whimsical, fantasy setting. The White Rabbit has turned his head so that only his left eye is visible as he points at his pocket watch. The Mad Hatter is shown with mismatched eyes—his right eye is yellow and his left eye is green.

The movie poster for “Phoebe in Wonderland” (2008) features Phoebe peeking between the leaves of a sunflower, which is covering her right eye.

The movie poster for "Phoebe in Wonderland" shows a young girl, Phoebe, peeking through the vibrant yellow petals of a large sunflower. Her face is partially obscured, with the sunflower covering her right eye, leaving only her left eye visible.

In both the poster for “The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring” (2001) and the poster for “The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King” (2003), the character Aragorn is portrayed with his hair covering his left eye. In the poster for “The Fellowship of the Ring,” Merry, Sam, and Pippin are positioned together, looking up from the side, with only the left eye of each character visible. Boromir is shown from the side, with only his right eye visible as he blows the Horn of Gondor. The arc shape of the horn and the single eye together form the Islam symbol, which is also known as the Mason symbol. In the poster for “The Return of the King,” Arwen, the elven princess, is depicted in profile on the left side of the poster, making only her right eye visible.


A collage of characters from "The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring" (2001) featuring Frodo Baggins prominently in the center, his gaze intense as he embarks on his journey. Aragorn is depicted gripping his sword, his hair partially covering his left eye. Gandalf stands ready for battle with a determined expression. Arwen appears exuding calm and strength. Legolas is shown drawing his bow. Boromir blows the Horn of Gondor, seen in profile with only his right eye visible, embodying his call to arms. Gimli, the dwarf, raises his axe high, ready to strike. Merry, Sam, and Pippin are positioned together, looking up from the side, making only the left eye of each character visible. Below them, the Nazgûl on horseback charge forward through a misty landscape, adding a sense of impending danger and urgency to the Fellowship’s mission.
A dramatic composition of characters from "The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King" (2003), with Aragorn centered, holding his sword in a powerful stance, his hair covering his left eye. Frodo stands below with the One Ring held high, surrounded by Sam, Gollum, and Gandalf. Arwen, the elven princess, is depicted in profile on the left side of the poster, making only her right eye visible as she gazes downward. The image evokes the final battle for Middle-earth, with epic determination evident on every character's face as the journey nears its conclusion.
A collage of characters from "The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring" (2001) featuring Frodo Baggins prominently in the center, his gaze intense as he embarks on his journey. Aragorn is depicted gripping his sword, his hair partially covering his left eye. Gandalf stands ready for battle with a determined expression. Arwen appears exuding calm and strength. Legolas is shown drawing his bow. Boromir blows the Horn of Gondor, seen in profile with only his right eye visible, embodying his call to arms. Gimli, the dwarf, raises his axe high, ready to strike. Merry, Sam, and Pippin are positioned together, looking up from the side, making only the left eye of each character visible. Below them, the Nazgûl on horseback charge forward through a misty landscape, adding a sense of impending danger and urgency to the Fellowship’s mission. A dramatic composition of characters from "The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King" (2003), with Aragorn centered, holding his sword in a powerful stance, his hair covering his left eye. Frodo stands below with the One Ring held high, surrounded by Sam, Gollum, and Gandalf. Arwen, the elven princess, is depicted in profile on the left side of the poster, making only her right eye visible as she gazes downward. The image evokes the final battle for Middle-earth, with epic determination evident on every character's face as the journey nears its conclusion.

It is common for the “Star Wars” science fiction franchise, which is about the battle between good and evil in a galaxy where the heroic Jedi fight against the tyrannical Sith, using a mystical power called the Force, to use oneeye symbolism when promoting its movies. This is done by hiding one eye in shadow, covering one eye, making only half the face visible, or showing characters from the side.


A vibrant illustration from the original "Star Wars" movie poster featuring Luke Skywalker in the foreground, wielding a lightsaber, with Princess Leia and Han Solo beside him, ready for battle. Behind them looms the imposing figure of Darth Vader, with his helmet dominating the background, surrounded by starfighters and the iconic Death Star, evoking the epic space battles central to the film. The image captures the adventurous and heroic spirit of the movie. Darth Vader is holding his lightsaber up, covering his left eye.
An iconic "Star Wars" movie poster featuring Luke Skywalker holding a lightsaber aloft in front of Darth Vader's left eye, standing beside Princess Leia, who strikes a heroic pose. In the background, Darth Vader’s menacing visage looms large, with the Death Star and a fleet of ships engaged in battle above them. The poster evokes a sense of adventure and the struggle between good and evil, with the tagline "A long time ago in a galaxy far, far away..." positioned at the top.
The poster for "Star Wars: The Phantom Menace" features Qui-Gon Jinn, Padmé Amidala, and Obi-Wan Kenobi prominently in the foreground, with Darth Maul's ominous face looming in the background. Darth Maul's left eye is partially hidden in the shadow. Qui-Gon Jinn's is in profile, making only his left eye visible. Spaceships and battle scenes add action to the lower part of the composition, while lightsabers and iconic characters emphasize the epic scale of the film.
A poster for "Star Wars: Episode I - The Phantom Menace 3D" featuring prominent characters including Darth Maul at the top, with his glowing yellow eyes visible. Below him, Qui-Gon Jinn, Obi-Wan Kenobi, Padmé Amidala, and Anakin Skywalker are shown in serious expressions, aligned vertically along the light of a glowing blue lightsaber. A vertical light is shining from the bottom to the top, which ends up covering Darth Maul's right eye. Qui-Gon Jinn's right eye and Obi-Wan Kenobi's left eye are hidden in the shadow. The scene suggests a battle between light and dark, with a starship flying upwards towards the viewer.
A red-hued poster for "Star Wars: Episode I - The Phantom Menace 3D," where the hilt of a lightsaber emits a beam of light containing the faces of key characters like Qui-Gon Jinn, Padmé Amidala, Obi-Wan Kenobi, Anakin Skywalker, and Darth Maul, whose face is ominously present at the top. All we see of Darth Maul is his left eye. At the bottom of the beam, a spaceship flies towards the viewer, giving a sense of action.
A vibrant poster for "Star Wars: The Complete Saga," split down the middle with the light side of the Force on the left and the dark side on the right. Iconic characters like Luke Skywalker, Princess Leia, and Rey wield blue lightsabers on the left, while Darth Vader, Kylo Ren, and Darth Maul brandish red lightsabers on the right. The contrasting blue and red color scheme emphasizes the ongoing battle between good and evil in the Star Wars universe. Luke Skywalker and Darth Vader's faces are split down the middle, showing only the right half of Luke Skywalker's face, and only the left half of Darth Vader's face.
Han Solo holds his signature blaster in front of his face in a determined pose. He is showing experience and resilience as he faces an unseen threat, with his right eye completely covered by the blaster.
Kylo Ren, clad in his dark armor and mask, wields his red cross-guard lightsaber, covering his right eye. The blade divides the image in half, representing the dark side's influence and power. His face is shrouded in shadow, with an ominous glow from his weapon.
General Leia Organa stands resolutely with a holographic grid in the background. Her expression reflects wisdom and determination as she commands the resistance, her face highlighted with a soft glow from the holographic light, which is also covering her right eye.
Rey holds her staff close to her face, staring with fierce resolve. Dirt and wear on her face symbolize her journey through hardship, while her intense expression reflects her determination to fight. Only her left eye is visible, as her staff is covering her right eye.
Finn's face is divided by a glowing blue lightsaber, splitting the image down the center. His expression is focused and intense, with only his left eye fully visible, as his lightsaber is covering his right eye.
The poster for "Star Wars: The Last Jedi" shows Rey in the center holding her lightsaber upward, with Luke Skywalker and Kylo Ren’s faces split on either side of the glowing blade. Only the right half of Luke Skywalker's face is visible, and only the left half of Kylo Ren's face is visible. The red color theme suggests the intensity of the film’s central conflict.
This poster for "Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker" features Rey in the foreground clashing lightsabers with Kylo Ren, while other key characters, including Finn, Poe, and Leia, are gathered below. We only see the left half of Kylo Ren's face. The contrast between the blue and red sides symbolizes the light and dark sides of the Force.
A collage celebrating the entire Skywalker saga, featuring characters from all three trilogies. Luke Skywalker stands prominently in the center, with iconic figures like Rey, Kylo Ren, Darth Vader, and Emperor Palpatine surrounding him. We only see the left half of Darth Vader's as the big death star is covering his right eye. The poster emphasizes the epic scale of the Skywalker family's journey across the galaxy, with a stark contrast between the blue-hued heroes on the left and the red-toned villains on the right, symbolizing the battle between the light and dark sides of the Force.
The poster for "Star Wars: The Bad Batch" features Wrecker standing prominently in the center, his helmet in hand. His left eye is white and his expression is serious, suggesting strength and determination. Clones in the background stand in neat rows, highlighting Wrecker's distinction from the rest. The bold text at the bottom announces the series streaming on Disney+.
A vibrant illustration from the original "Star Wars" movie poster featuring Luke Skywalker in the foreground, wielding a lightsaber, with Princess Leia and Han Solo beside him, ready for battle. Behind them looms the imposing figure of Darth Vader, with his helmet dominating the background, surrounded by starfighters and the iconic Death Star, evoking the epic space battles central to the film. The image captures the adventurous and heroic spirit of the movie. Darth Vader is holding his lightsaber up, covering his left eye. An iconic "Star Wars" movie poster featuring Luke Skywalker holding a lightsaber aloft in front of Darth Vader's left eye, standing beside Princess Leia, who strikes a heroic pose. In the background, Darth Vader’s menacing visage looms large, with the Death Star and a fleet of ships engaged in battle above them. The poster evokes a sense of adventure and the struggle between good and evil, with the tagline "A long time ago in a galaxy far, far away..." positioned at the top. The poster for "Star Wars: The Phantom Menace" features Qui-Gon Jinn, Padmé Amidala, and Obi-Wan Kenobi prominently in the foreground, with Darth Maul's ominous face looming in the background. Darth Maul's left eye is partially hidden in the shadow. Qui-Gon Jinn's is in profile, making only his left eye visible. Spaceships and battle scenes add action to the lower part of the composition, while lightsabers and iconic characters emphasize the epic scale of the film. A poster for "Star Wars: Episode I - The Phantom Menace 3D" featuring prominent characters including Darth Maul at the top, with his glowing yellow eyes visible. Below him, Qui-Gon Jinn, Obi-Wan Kenobi, Padmé Amidala, and Anakin Skywalker are shown in serious expressions, aligned vertically along the light of a glowing blue lightsaber. A vertical light is shining from the bottom to the top, which ends up covering Darth Maul's right eye. Qui-Gon Jinn's right eye and Obi-Wan Kenobi's left eye are hidden in the shadow. The scene suggests a battle between light and dark, with a starship flying upwards towards the viewer. A red-hued poster for "Star Wars: Episode I - The Phantom Menace 3D," where the hilt of a lightsaber emits a beam of light containing the faces of key characters like Qui-Gon Jinn, Padmé Amidala, Obi-Wan Kenobi, Anakin Skywalker, and Darth Maul, whose face is ominously present at the top. All we see of Darth Maul is his left eye. At the bottom of the beam, a spaceship flies towards the viewer, giving a sense of action. A vibrant poster for "Star Wars: The Complete Saga," split down the middle with the light side of the Force on the left and the dark side on the right. Iconic characters like Luke Skywalker, Princess Leia, and Rey wield blue lightsabers on the left, while Darth Vader, Kylo Ren, and Darth Maul brandish red lightsabers on the right. The contrasting blue and red color scheme emphasizes the ongoing battle between good and evil in the Star Wars universe. Luke Skywalker and Darth Vader's faces are split down the middle, showing only the right half of Luke Skywalker's face, and only the left half of Darth Vader's face. Han Solo holds his signature blaster in front of his face in a determined pose. He is showing experience and resilience as he faces an unseen threat, with his right eye completely covered by the blaster. Kylo Ren, clad in his dark armor and mask, wields his red cross-guard lightsaber, covering his right eye. The blade divides the image in half, representing the dark side's influence and power. His face is shrouded in shadow, with an ominous glow from his weapon. General Leia Organa stands resolutely with a holographic grid in the background. Her expression reflects wisdom and determination as she commands the resistance, her face highlighted with a soft glow from the holographic light, which is also covering her right eye. Rey holds her staff close to her face, staring with fierce resolve. Dirt and wear on her face symbolize her journey through hardship, while her intense expression reflects her determination to fight. Only her left eye is visible, as her staff is covering her right eye. Finn's face is divided by a glowing blue lightsaber, splitting the image down the center. His expression is focused and intense, with only his left eye fully visible, as his lightsaber is covering his right eye. The poster for "Star Wars: The Last Jedi" shows Rey in the center holding her lightsaber upward, with Luke Skywalker and Kylo Ren’s faces split on either side of the glowing blade. Only the right half of Luke Skywalker's face is visible, and only the left half of Kylo Ren's face is visible. The red color theme suggests the intensity of the film’s central conflict. This poster for "Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker" features Rey in the foreground clashing lightsabers with Kylo Ren, while other key characters, including Finn, Poe, and Leia, are gathered below. We only see the left half of Kylo Ren's face. The contrast between the blue and red sides symbolizes the light and dark sides of the Force. A collage celebrating the entire Skywalker saga, featuring characters from all three trilogies. Luke Skywalker stands prominently in the center, with iconic figures like Rey, Kylo Ren, Darth Vader, and Emperor Palpatine surrounding him. We only see the left half of Darth Vader's as the big death star is covering his right eye. The poster emphasizes the epic scale of the Skywalker family's journey across the galaxy, with a stark contrast between the blue-hued heroes on the left and the red-toned villains on the right, symbolizing the battle between the light and dark sides of the Force. The poster for "Star Wars: The Bad Batch" features Wrecker standing prominently in the center, his helmet in hand. His left eye is white and his expression is serious, suggesting strength and determination. Clones in the background stand in neat rows, highlighting Wrecker's distinction from the rest. The bold text at the bottom announces the series streaming on Disney+.

It is common for the “Avatar” science fiction franchise, about humans mentally linked with genetically engineered bodies (called Avatars) that resemble the moon Pandora’s indigenous population, the Na’vi, to use oneeye symbolism when promoting its movies.


A close-up of a right eye from "Avatar" reflects the lush world of Pandora, with two Na'vi flying creatures in the distance. The scene blends the organic connection between the Na'vi and their environment, symbolizing the film's exploration of nature and harmony.
A partial view of the right half of a Na'vi face from "Avatar," highlighting a single, glowing yellow eye. The image emphasizes the mystical, otherworldly presence of the Na'vi and their deep connection to Pandora.
"Avatar" poster featuring a split composition of Neytiri's blue Na'vi face and Jake Sully's human face. We only see half of Neytiri's face is visible, as it is covered by Jake Sully's head, making only Neytiri's right eye visible . Below them, the floating mountains of Pandora are shown, along with flying creatures and human warships, symbolizing the conflict between the two worlds.
"Avatar Special Edition" poster shows two Na'vi faces gazing intently at one another, with a fleet of ships flying above the lush floating mountains of Pandora. The contrasting blue tones and distant planets emphasize the vastness of the world of Pandora and its beauty. We only see half their faces in frame, making only one eye of each character visible.
A close-up of half of a Na'vi face from "Avatar: The Way of Water," with intricate markings and a glowing yellow eye. The poster's water-like designs and cool blue tones highlight the film's connection to the sea and the journey ahead.
A close-up of a right eye from "Avatar" reflects the lush world of Pandora, with two Na'vi flying creatures in the distance. The scene blends the organic connection between the Na'vi and their environment, symbolizing the film's exploration of nature and harmony. A partial view of the right half of a Na'vi face from "Avatar," highlighting a single, glowing yellow eye. The image emphasizes the mystical, otherworldly presence of the Na'vi and their deep connection to Pandora. "Avatar" poster featuring a split composition of Neytiri's blue Na'vi face and Jake Sully's human face. We only see half of Neytiri's face is visible, as it is covered by Jake Sully's head, making only Neytiri's right eye visible . Below them, the floating mountains of Pandora are shown, along with flying creatures and human warships, symbolizing the conflict between the two worlds. "Avatar Special Edition" poster shows two Na'vi faces gazing intently at one another, with a fleet of ships flying above the lush floating mountains of Pandora. The contrasting blue tones and distant planets emphasize the vastness of the world of Pandora and its beauty. We only see half their faces in frame, making only one eye of each character visible. A close-up of half of a Na'vi face from "Avatar: The Way of Water," with intricate markings and a glowing yellow eye. The poster's water-like designs and cool blue tones highlight the film's connection to the sea and the journey ahead.

The romance-fantasy film franchise “Twilight” revolves around a bestiality love triangle between a human teenager, a century-old vampire, and a shape-shifting werewolf. The franchise often uses oneeye symbolism to promote its movies. They do this by hiding one eye in the shadow, or showing only half of a face.


Edward Cullen and Bella Swan are shown close together in an intimate pose, with a dark, mysterious atmosphere around them. We see Edward's face from the side, making only his right golden vampire-eye visible. Bella's right eye is partially hidden in the shadow.
A portrait of Bella Swan, standing confidently in front of a dark background, with an intense look on her face. Her right eye is hidden in the shadow.
A group of three vampires stands together, with the central figure in a leather jacket, and the others in confident, powerful poses, ready for action. Two of the characters have their right eye hidden in the shadow.
A close-up of the left half of Bella Swan's face after her transformation into a vampire, featuring her intense red left eye and the word "Forever" beside her.
A close-up of the left half of Edward Cullen's face, with his golden eye glowing and the word "Forever" beside him.
A close-up of the left half of Jacob Black's face, making only his left eye visible, and the word "Forever" beside him.
Edward, Jacob, and Bella stand together in a forest at twilight. Edward and Jacob are back to back, as Jacob is standing protectively in front of Bella. Edward's body is facing forward while he's looking towards Bella to his left, making only his right eye visible. Jacob's body is facing Bella, while he's looking to his right making only his right eye visible.
Edward Cullen and Bella Swan are shown close together in an intimate pose, with a dark, mysterious atmosphere around them. We see Edward's face from the side, making only his right golden vampire-eye visible. Bella's right eye is partially hidden in the shadow. A portrait of Bella Swan, standing confidently in front of a dark background, with an intense look on her face. Her right eye is hidden in the shadow. A group of three vampires stands together, with the central figure in a leather jacket, and the others in confident, powerful poses, ready for action. Two of the characters have their right eye hidden in the shadow. A close-up of the left half of Bella Swan's face after her transformation into a vampire, featuring her intense red left eye and the word "Forever" beside her. A close-up of the left half of Edward Cullen's face, with his golden eye glowing and the word "Forever" beside him. A close-up of the left half of Jacob Black's face, making only his left eye visible, and the word "Forever" beside him. Edward, Jacob, and Bella stand together in a forest at twilight. Edward and Jacob are back to back, as Jacob is standing protectively in front of Bella. Edward's body is facing forward while he's looking towards Bella to his left, making only his right eye visible. Jacob's body is facing Bella, while he's looking to his right making only his right eye visible.

The science-fiction franchise “Transformers,” which is centered around the concept of advanced, sentient robots from a distant planet (Cybertron) that can transform into vehicles, animals, and other forms, often uses oneeye symbolism to promote its movies. They achieve this through close-ups of an eye or by showing only half of a face. In one poster, the robot Optimus Prime is holding up the Matrix of Leadership, which is a glowing, energy-filled core surrounded by metallic framework, shaped like an eye. It symbolizes his authority and leadership over the Autobots.


A close-up of a robot eye from the Transformers 2007 movie poster. The eye stares out from the dark, overlooking Earth, emphasizing the scale and technological prowess of the machines.
A 2007 Transformers movie poster featuring a mechanical robot arm breaking through a cracked wall. A single robotic eye peers through the debris, surrounded by fragmented concrete.
A side profile of a menacing robot's face, partially obscured in shadow, from the 2007 Transformers movie. The robot appears above a cityscape, with the word "Destroy" written above the title, hinting at impending destruction.
Two robotic figures from "Transformers: Rise of the Beasts" face off against each other against a city skyline backdrop, with the phrase "Unite or Fall" in the center. We see them from the side, making only one eye of each visible. The figures are illuminated by their glowing eyes, one blue and one green, with the Empire State Building visible between them.
A robotic rhinoceros from "Transformers: Rise of the Beasts" emits a glowing orange light from its mouth, set against a lush jungle background. We see it from its side, making only its green mechanical left eye visible. The eye shines brightly, and its body is armored in worn, metallic plating.
Close-up of a robot with only the right half of its face in frame, showing a blue glowing right eye. The character is illuminated by a glowing sun.
A robot with a yellow exterior and only the right half of its face in frame, revealing a bright blue right eye, smiling. Illuminated by a glowing sun in the background.
A serious-looking robot with only the right side of its face in frame, displaying a glowing orange right eye. Illuminated by a glowing sun behind the character.
A robot with a purple hue, with only the right half of its face in frame, showing a glowing blue right eye, smiling. Illuminated by a glowing sun, with a vibrant, space-like background.
A group shot of various colorful robots from "Transformers One," each showcasing different designs. The robot Optimus Prime is standing in center holding up the Matrix of Leadership, which is looks like an eye. The title reads "Transformers One" with the tagline "Discover the Origin Behind the Rivalry."
A close-up of a robot eye from the Transformers 2007 movie poster. The eye stares out from the dark, overlooking Earth, emphasizing the scale and technological prowess of the machines. A 2007 Transformers movie poster featuring a mechanical robot arm breaking through a cracked wall. A single robotic eye peers through the debris, surrounded by fragmented concrete. A side profile of a menacing robot's face, partially obscured in shadow, from the 2007 Transformers movie. The robot appears above a cityscape, with the word "Destroy" written above the title, hinting at impending destruction. Two robotic figures from "Transformers: Rise of the Beasts" face off against each other against a city skyline backdrop, with the phrase "Unite or Fall" in the center. We see them from the side, making only one eye of each visible. The figures are illuminated by their glowing eyes, one blue and one green, with the Empire State Building visible between them. A robotic rhinoceros from "Transformers: Rise of the Beasts" emits a glowing orange light from its mouth, set against a lush jungle background. We see it from its side, making only its green mechanical left eye visible. The eye shines brightly, and its body is armored in worn, metallic plating. Close-up of a robot with only the right half of its face in frame, showing a blue glowing right eye. The character is illuminated by a glowing sun. A robot with a yellow exterior and only the right half of its face in frame, revealing a bright blue right eye, smiling. Illuminated by a glowing sun in the background. A serious-looking robot with only the right side of its face in frame, displaying a glowing orange right eye. Illuminated by a glowing sun behind the character. A robot with a purple hue, with only the right half of its face in frame, showing a glowing blue right eye, smiling. Illuminated by a glowing sun, with a vibrant, space-like background. A group shot of various colorful robots from "Transformers One," each showcasing different designs. The robot Optimus Prime is standing in center holding up the Matrix of Leadership, which is looks like an eye. The title reads "Transformers One" with the tagline "Discover the Origin Behind the Rivalry."

The role-playing game series “Final Fantasy” often uses oneeye symbolism in its video game cover art. This is done by showing characters from the side, making only one eye visible, or by having hair cover one eye.


The cover art of "Final Fantasy VIII" for PlayStation features three main characters: Squall Leonhart on the left, Rinoa Heartilly in the center, and Seifer Almasy on the right. The two characters on the sides are looking away, making only one eye visible for each. Above them is an ethereal figure of Sorceress Edea in the background. The iconic "Final Fantasy VIII" logo is displayed prominently with a fiery symbol behind it.
Cover art of "Final Fantasy VII" for PlayStation 4, featuring main characters Cloud Strife, Sephiroth, and Tifa Lockhart against a dark, cloudy background. They are all looking away, making only one eye visible for each. The title logo is displayed prominently below, with an image of the planet and Mako Reactor behind it, capturing the game's themes of conflict and environmental struggle.
Cover art of "Final Fantasy X" for PlayStation 2, featuring the main characters Yuna and Tidus standing close together, facing each other, surrounded by an ethereal glow, with the title logo above them. Yuna appears to be looking downward, while Tidus gazes upwards, with a mystical atmosphere surrounding them. They are both seen from the side, making only one eye visible for each.
Cover art of "Final Fantasy X" featuring the protagonist Tidus standing in water, holding his signature sword with the sun shining brightly in the sky. He is seen from the side, making only his right eye visible. The vibrant logo of "Final Fantasy X" hovers above him, with a scenic backdrop of a tropical island.
Cover art for "Before Crisis: Final Fantasy VII" on PlayStation Portable, featuring the characters of the Turks, dressed in black suits and wielding weapons. The title is displayed prominently at the top, while a group of Turks stands ready for action below. All the thirteen characters are facing left, making only their left eye visible for each.
Cover art for "Final Fantasy X-2," showcasing the three main characters: Rikku, Yuna, and Paine. They are depicted in vibrant colors, each with a distinct expression, against a bright sky with the title logo above them. Rikku's hair is partially covering her right eye.
Cover art for "Final Fantasy XIII-2" on PlayStation 3, featuring the character Lightning in a white, feathered armor with a shield and sword. The title is displayed to the right with silhouettes of other characters in action poses. Her hair is partially covering her right eye.
Cover art for "Final Fantasy Crystal Chronicles: The Crystal Bearers" on Wii, featuring the protagonist Layle casting a magical energy from his hand, with detailed creatures and characters in the background, and a radiant, light-filled sky surrounding them. His hair is partially covering his left eye.
Cover art for "Dissidia Final Fantasy NT" on PlayStation 4, featuring iconic characters such as Cloud Strife, Warrior of Light, and Lightning standing in battle-ready poses against a dark, stormy background. The Dissidia logo appears above them with mythological imagery. Cloud Strife is looking over his shoulder, making only his left eye visible.
Cover art for "Lightning Returns: Final Fantasy XIII guide," featuring Lightning in her distinctive, black armored outfit with a determined expression, against a glowing blue and mystical background. Her hair is covering her right eye. The title is displayed prominently over her armor.
Cover art for "Final Fantasy XII: The Zodiac Age" on Nintendo Switch, featuring the main characters standing around Princess Ashe seated in the center, with intricate, painted designs and a soft, faded background emphasizing the game's epic scale and detailed character relationships. One of the characters is looking to the side, making only his left eye visible.
Cover art for Final Fantasy XII: The Zodiac Age Limited Steelbook Edition"" on PlayStation 4, showcasing an ensemble of characters, including Ashe, Balthier, and Fran, with a larger, shadowed figure looming above them, creating a sense of drama and tension. Several characters are looking to the side, making only one eye visible for each.
Cover art for "Final Fantasy XV Day One Edition" on PlayStation 4, featuring Noctis and his companions in an action pose, with Noctis wielding a sword as a fleet of mechanical enemies looms in the sky above them, highlighting the game's dynamic battles. His hair is covering his partially covering his left eye.
Cover art for "Final Fantasy XV" on PlayStation 4, featuring Noctis and his companions walking forward against a dystopian city backdrop, creating a somber and determined atmosphere for their journey. There's a distored effect on the left half of Gladiolus' face smudging it outwards, which is typical when symbolizing schizophrenia. The one-eye symbolism together with the human formation of a triangle forms the Illuminati symbol.
Cover art for "Monster of the Deep: Final Fantasy XV," depicting a menacing deep-sea creature with large teeth and glowing eyes, emphasizing the intense and mysterious underwater exploration featured in the game. The monster is seen from its side, making only its red left eye visible.
Cover art for "Final Fantasy XIV: Endwalker" featuring the Warrior of Light in a close-up, wearing armor and displaying a determined expression. His hair is partially covering his right eye. The background is filled with glowing embers, suggesting a battle or intense struggle, with the Endwalker title above.
Cover art for "Final Fantasy XVI," depicting the protagonist Clive Rosfield in profile. His hair is covering his right eye, making only his left eye visible. There's flames underneath him, and a young boy standing within the fire in the background. The dark, smoky sky and burning landscape evoke a sense of destruction and conflict, while Clive’s stern expression hints at the heavy burden he bears.
The cover art of "Final Fantasy VIII" for PlayStation features three main characters: Squall Leonhart on the left, Rinoa Heartilly in the center, and Seifer Almasy on the right. The two characters on the sides are looking away, making only one eye visible for each. Above them is an ethereal figure of Sorceress Edea in the background. The iconic "Final Fantasy VIII" logo is displayed prominently with a fiery symbol behind it. Cover art of "Final Fantasy VII" for PlayStation 4, featuring main characters Cloud Strife, Sephiroth, and Tifa Lockhart against a dark, cloudy background. They are all looking away, making only one eye visible for each. The title logo is displayed prominently below, with an image of the planet and Mako Reactor behind it, capturing the game's themes of conflict and environmental struggle. Cover art of "Final Fantasy X" for PlayStation 2, featuring the main characters Yuna and Tidus standing close together, facing each other, surrounded by an ethereal glow, with the title logo above them. Yuna appears to be looking downward, while Tidus gazes upwards, with a mystical atmosphere surrounding them. They are both seen from the side, making only one eye visible for each. Cover art of "Final Fantasy X" featuring the protagonist Tidus standing in water, holding his signature sword with the sun shining brightly in the sky. He is seen from the side, making only his right eye visible. The vibrant logo of "Final Fantasy X" hovers above him, with a scenic backdrop of a tropical island. Cover art for "Before Crisis: Final Fantasy VII" on PlayStation Portable, featuring the characters of the Turks, dressed in black suits and wielding weapons. The title is displayed prominently at the top, while a group of Turks stands ready for action below. All the thirteen characters are facing left, making only their left eye visible for each. Cover art for "Final Fantasy X-2," showcasing the three main characters: Rikku, Yuna, and Paine. They are depicted in vibrant colors, each with a distinct expression, against a bright sky with the title logo above them. Rikku's hair is partially covering her right eye. Cover art for "Final Fantasy XIII-2" on PlayStation 3, featuring the character Lightning in a white, feathered armor with a shield and sword. The title is displayed to the right with silhouettes of other characters in action poses. Her hair is partially covering her right eye. Cover art for "Final Fantasy Crystal Chronicles: The Crystal Bearers" on Wii, featuring the protagonist Layle casting a magical energy from his hand, with detailed creatures and characters in the background, and a radiant, light-filled sky surrounding them. His hair is partially covering his left eye. Cover art for "Dissidia Final Fantasy NT" on PlayStation 4, featuring iconic characters such as Cloud Strife, Warrior of Light, and Lightning standing in battle-ready poses against a dark, stormy background. The Dissidia logo appears above them with mythological imagery. Cloud Strife is looking over his shoulder, making only his left eye visible. Cover art for "Lightning Returns: Final Fantasy XIII guide," featuring Lightning in her distinctive, black armored outfit with a determined expression, against a glowing blue and mystical background. Her hair is covering her right eye. The title is displayed prominently over her armor. Cover art for "Final Fantasy XII: The Zodiac Age" on Nintendo Switch, featuring the main characters standing around Princess Ashe seated in the center, with intricate, painted designs and a soft, faded background emphasizing the game's epic scale and detailed character relationships. One of the characters is looking to the side, making only his left eye visible. Cover art for Final Fantasy XII: The Zodiac Age Limited Steelbook Edition"" on PlayStation 4, showcasing an ensemble of characters, including Ashe, Balthier, and Fran, with a larger, shadowed figure looming above them, creating a sense of drama and tension. Several characters are looking to the side, making only one eye visible for each. Cover art for "Final Fantasy XV Day One Edition" on PlayStation 4, featuring Noctis and his companions in an action pose, with Noctis wielding a sword as a fleet of mechanical enemies looms in the sky above them, highlighting the game's dynamic battles. His hair is covering his partially covering his left eye. Cover art for "Final Fantasy XV" on PlayStation 4, featuring Noctis and his companions walking forward against a dystopian city backdrop, creating a somber and determined atmosphere for their journey. There's a distored effect on the left half of Gladiolus' face smudging it outwards, which is typical when symbolizing schizophrenia. The one-eye symbolism together with the human formation of a triangle forms the Illuminati symbol. Cover art for "Monster of the Deep: Final Fantasy XV," depicting a menacing deep-sea creature with large teeth and glowing eyes, emphasizing the intense and mysterious underwater exploration featured in the game. The monster is seen from its side, making only its red left eye visible. Cover art for "Final Fantasy XIV: Endwalker" featuring the Warrior of Light in a close-up, wearing armor and displaying a determined expression. His hair is partially covering his right eye. The background is filled with glowing embers, suggesting a battle or intense struggle, with the Endwalker title above. Cover art for "Final Fantasy XVI," depicting the protagonist Clive Rosfield in profile. His hair is covering his right eye, making only his left eye visible. There's flames underneath him, and a young boy standing within the fire in the background. The dark, smoky sky and burning landscape evoke a sense of destruction and conflict, while Clive’s stern expression hints at the heavy burden he bears.

The movie poster for “Deceived” (1991) features the main character Adrienne Saunders with only her right eye visible as she is being deceived. She discovers that her husband, Jack Saunders, had been living a double life with hidden identities and secrets.

The "Deceived" movie poster features a close-up of a woman's face, specifically the right half, showing her wide, intense right eye in the foreground. The dark shadow obscures the left side of her face, emphasizing an atmosphere of suspense and mystery. The poster design aligns with the thriller genre, suggesting deception and hidden truths.

The movie poster for “Space Jam” (1996) shows only half of Bugs Bunny’s and Michael Jordan’s faces, highlighting a blend of animated and live-action worlds. The oneeye symbolism on the poster further highlights the film’s fantastical elements, where animation and reality merge.

The movie poster for "Space Jam" features half of Bugs Bunny's animated face on the left and half of Michael Jordan's face on the right, set against a dark blue space background. The title "Space Jam" appears at the bottom center, accompanied by the tagline "Get ready to jam."

In the poster and film cover of the romantic drama “Daydreamer” (2007), both characters are depicted with one eye visible each. As the story unfolds, it raises the question of whether one of the characters is imagining the existence of the other.


The "Daydreamer" film cover featuring the two main characters, with Claire looking contemplative while Danny appears in bed. Both characters have one eye in the shadow. The tagline reads, "Whose life will flash before your eyes?"
The "Daydreamer" movie poster featuring a fractured composition of the characters' faces, suggesting a psychological tension between them. Only one eye is visible for each character.
The "Daydreamer" film cover featuring the two main characters, with Claire looking contemplative while Danny appears in bed. Both characters have one eye in the shadow. The tagline reads, "Whose life will flash before your eyes?" The "Daydreamer" movie poster featuring a fractured composition of the characters' faces, suggesting a psychological tension between them. Only one eye is visible for each character.

A movie poster for “Toy Story 2” (1999), which is about toys that are secretly alive, features the character Jessie winking.

The poster for "Toy Story 2" features the main characters, Jessie, Buzz Lightyear, and Woody. Jessie is playfully winking with her left eye while standing behind Buzz and Woody. Buzz is smiling confidently in the center, while Woody, on the right, is smiling warmly. Woody is creating the bunny ears gesture behind Buzz. The bunny ears gesture together with Jessie's wink forms the symbol of Islam, also known as the Mason symbol.

The term “Visioneer” is often used to describe a person who imagines and envisions future possibilities, particularly in fields such as technology, design, and innovation. The movie poster for “Visioneers” (2008) features a man wearing a monocle-like apparatus that looks more like a magnifying glass attached to the right lens of his glasses.

The "Visioneers" movie poster features a bearded man sitting at a desk with a nameplate reading "Visioneer." He wears glasses, and an additional magnifying glass apparatus is placed over the right lens.

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