The atomic bag, that stalwart of the 20th century, made its cinematic debut in a 1962 French New Wave classic, 'The 400 Blows.' The film's director, François Truffaut, was inspired by the bag's sleek, modernist design, which echoed the futuristic visions of the time.
In the film, the atomic bag is used as a symbol of rebellion, a status symbol for the film's protagonist, Antoine. It's a far cry from its humble origins as a simple, utilitarian bag for carrying groceries or other household items.
But as the 20th century gave way to the 21st, the atomic bag's influence on cinema only continued to grow. It appeared in films like 'The Matrix' and 'The Avengers,' often as a symbol of high-tech gadgetry or advanced military tech.
And so, the atomic bag's legacy in cinema lives on, a testament to the power of design to shape our cultural imagination.
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