A black-and-white photo of a person mid-air in a Superman-style body suspension pose, supported by multiple hooks in their back and legs, smiling joyfully toward the camera. They are suspended horizontally in a large indoor space with high ceilings and visible rigging. A group of onlookers—some seated, some standing—watch with expressions of admiration, amusement, and support. The atmosphere is lively and communal, capturing a moment of shared experience and transformation.

Wind blows, fire burns, rain falls…

There are times when a film comes about that can have a profound effect on the viewers.  Sometimes it could simply be a single scene, for others the story itself carries the most weight.  Whatever the reasons, when a person has fallen in love with a film, they’ll often do something to recognize these feelings.  For the vast majority of people, simply buying a copy of a film, or viewing it multiple times is enough.  Yet for others, simply owning a film isn’t enough.  Which is why we see so many film inspired modifications.  From tattoos to scars, film symbolism is fairly prevalent within the modified community.  So it should come as no surprise that someone went out to get a small branding that reminds them of their favorite film.

5th element

If you don’t recognize the symbols, they’re from the film The 5th Element.  Each square represents one of the four classical elements: earth, water, fire, and air (wind).  When combined with the 5th Element, they summon Captain Planet.  Or is it save the world from destruction?  I get the two confused.

If you want to see who the arm belongs to, as well as some pictures of the branding taking place, just keep on reading, or head on over to the branding galleries.

branding

So do you have a favorite movie?  Are your feelings strong enough towards that film that you would get a modification that would remind you of the film?

Comments

42 responses to “Wind blows, fire burns, rain falls…”

  1. Kevin Avatar

    aaaahhhh i’m jealous, the 5th element is my favourite movie!
    good idea, i’m totally loving it!

  2. Kevin Avatar

    aaaahhhh i’m jealous, the 5th element is my favourite movie!
    good idea, i’m totally loving it!

  3. LettySunshine Avatar

    <3 I love fifth element.

  4. LettySunshine Avatar

    <3 I love fifth element.

  5. jared Avatar
    jared

    chicken. good

  6. jared Avatar
    jared

    chicken. good

  7. Kaysha Avatar
    Kaysha

    Loooove Fifth Element! That chick is hawt. :3

  8. Kaysha Avatar
    Kaysha

    Loooove Fifth Element! That chick is hawt. :3

  9. San Avatar

    I have a shitty tattoo of the GeneCo Logo tattooed on the back of my neck.. need to get that fixed.
    But that brand is most likely going to blow out and the scars might melt into each other..
    That’s from personal experience, with both hyfrecator (sp) and strike brandings, they’ve doubled (or more) in size. The one on my hand (hyfrecator), which has tripled in size (thickness), was left pretty much completely alone after it was done, no irritation or anything..
    It looks okay now, but I’d like to see it finished..

  10. San Avatar

    I have a shitty tattoo of the GeneCo Logo tattooed on the back of my neck.. need to get that fixed.
    But that brand is most likely going to blow out and the scars might melt into each other..
    That’s from personal experience, with both hyfrecator (sp) and strike brandings, they’ve doubled (or more) in size. The one on my hand (hyfrecator), which has tripled in size (thickness), was left pretty much completely alone after it was done, no irritation or anything..
    It looks okay now, but I’d like to see it finished..

  11. nexi zydrate Avatar

    im currently planning my bill nighy portrait from underworld. not only is bill nighy my favourite actor but i adore the underworld films.

    also still perfecting my crow tattoo. i can never get it just right and trying to find the right picture is a pain in the ass.

  12. nexi zydrate Avatar

    im currently planning my bill nighy portrait from underworld. not only is bill nighy my favourite actor but i adore the underworld films.

    also still perfecting my crow tattoo. i can never get it just right and trying to find the right picture is a pain in the ass.

  13. meow Avatar
  14. meow Avatar
  15. Botexty Avatar

    I’ve been flirting with the idea of getting a “Trust me, I’m a Goonie” tattoo for years. Maybe I should just buy a shirt.

  16. Botexty Avatar

    I’ve been flirting with the idea of getting a “Trust me, I’m a Goonie” tattoo for years. Maybe I should just buy a shirt.

  17. Andrew Avatar
    Andrew

    ahh I totally just bought a Truffle Shuffle T-shirt! and my upper right leg is dedicated to the muppets!

  18. Andrew Avatar
    Andrew

    ahh I totally just bought a Truffle Shuffle T-shirt! and my upper right leg is dedicated to the muppets!

  19. Adam Avatar
    Adam

    Want to get the word ‘Click’ inside my wrist to remind me to slow down and spend more time w/ my family. Not my favorite movie, but it applies to me like few others do.

  20. Adam Avatar
    Adam

    Want to get the word ‘Click’ inside my wrist to remind me to slow down and spend more time w/ my family. Not my favorite movie, but it applies to me like few others do.

  21. UNICRON Avatar

    Gosh, at first glance I thought it was the Windows logo…

  22. UNICRON Avatar

    Gosh, at first glance I thought it was the Windows logo…

  23. Crazy Face Avatar

    haha…sorry Rob but loved the lil Captain Planet reference….

    I now wont be able to watch that film because right at the end instead a light an all that coming out of whats her name…I will now expect the Captain to be standing there in all his blue skinned and red undies glory haha

  24. Crazy Face Avatar

    haha…sorry Rob but loved the lil Captain Planet reference….

    I now wont be able to watch that film because right at the end instead a light an all that coming out of whats her name…I will now expect the Captain to be standing there in all his blue skinned and red undies glory haha

  25. seven Avatar
    seven

    hands down my favourite movie

  26. seven Avatar
    seven

    hands down my favourite movie

  27. Samsara Avatar
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  29. Sarah Avatar
    Sarah

    I have an Anchorman tattoo, ‘Stay classy’ in script on my inner bicep. I know I’ll never stop finding that film hilarious, and it was a common love that I shared with my best friend in high school, its my favourite ink so far.

  30. Sarah Avatar
    Sarah

    I have an Anchorman tattoo, ‘Stay classy’ in script on my inner bicep. I know I’ll never stop finding that film hilarious, and it was a common love that I shared with my best friend in high school, its my favourite ink so far.

  31. CW6 Avatar

    lol my first thought was “hey, that’s the Windows logo”, too…

  32. CW6 Avatar

    lol my first thought was “hey, that’s the Windows logo”, too…

  33. angela Avatar

    at least i’m not the only one who thought “windows logo?!” when i first saw this piece.

  34. angela Avatar

    at least i’m not the only one who thought “windows logo?!” when i first saw this piece.

  35. zacklove Avatar
    zacklove

    <3

  36. zacklove Avatar
    zacklove

    <3

  37. Geoff G Avatar

    Multipass! what does earth do?

  38. Geoff G Avatar

    Multipass! what does earth do?

  39. Seristite Avatar
    Seristite

    I’ve been thinking of getting a Pumpkinhead tattoo, but I also really love Blades of Glory 😛

  40. Seristite Avatar
    Seristite

    I’ve been thinking of getting a Pumpkinhead tattoo, but I also really love Blades of Glory 😛

  41. LeelooGreenFairy Avatar
    LeelooGreenFairy

    I totally have the elements tat from 5th Element too! My all-time favorite movie!

  42. LeelooGreenFairy Avatar
    LeelooGreenFairy

    I totally have the elements tat from 5th Element too! My all-time favorite movie!

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