In The Hunger Games, directed by Gary Ross, we are introduced to a dystopian culture that glorifies violence. The movie is focused on a 16 year old girl, Katniss Everdeen, forced to compete in an annual competition known as the Hunger Games. This event is a fight to the death, in which only one tribute is allowed to survive. The worst part? The competitors are between the ages of 12 and 18. Children killing other children is a source of entertainment for the country, Panem's, Capitol citizens. This desensitization to violence of the Capitol's is disgusting and unthinkable to every viewer. But, how far are we from achieving this same type of desensitization? If our culture doesn't stop its current trajectory, we will be headed in much the same direction as the corrupt Capitol. In this adaptation of The Hunger Games novel, we get a good look at the Capitol's rabid love of violence. When we come into the story, they are on the 74th annual Hunger Games. There is no confusion as to how the games work. Every citizen knows that 23 children are about to die. However, while in Panem's 12 districts this is cause for horror and sorrow, it is a cause for celebration in the Capitol. 24 tributes are brought to the Capitol and are forced to take part in a tribute parade before the Games. The director uses several close up shots to show the excitement and crazed pleasure these Capitol citizens feel during this time. They love the Games, they can't see how disgusting their behavior truly is. Even the music used in the scene is dramatic and intense, strengthening the feeling that this is something entertaining, not horrifying. The night before the Games begin, Katniss and her district partner, Peeta Mellark are sitting in their quarters talking. Towards the beginning of their conversation, Katniss hears the crowds of Capitol citizens below, cheering and screaming in anticipation of the soon to begin Games. "Listen to them!  (61), she exclaims in disg