Three Monkeys on Screen – the 3@ motif in movies and videos
The motif of the Three Monkeys has appeared in films, TV series, and various forms of video for years – not only on the big screen but also in short clips shared on YouTube or TikTok. Sometimes it’s a subtle wink, other times a powerful message. On this page, we collect examples of the 3@ symbol in moving images – both classic and contemporary.
Cinema, television, and the internet are full of references to the symbol of the Three Monkeys. Sometimes it’s a specific scene where characters perform the gestures “see no evil, hear no evil, speak no evil,” and other times it’s just a subtle detail in the background or a metaphorical use of the motif.
Our collection includes feature films, animations, documentaries, and short online formats – from viral YouTube videos to funny or symbolic TikTok clips. Regardless of the format, the 3@ motif continues to inspire creators all over the world.
📽️ Do you have your own recordings, clips, film fragments, or other videos featuring the Three Monkeys motif?
Would you like them to become part of our collection or a planned exhibition? Send them to us!
📧 You can email them to: welcome@threemonkeys.center
📝 Or use the contact form available on our website in the Contact section.
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Girls silent filmProduction 1919 / Film Lost -
Disney – Jungle Rhythm“three wise monkeys” gag / 1929 -
Actors Davy Jones, Micky Dolenz, and Peter Tork on tour.
