CINEPOLLS on Instagram: "In The Dark Knight Rises (2012) dir. by Christopher Nolan, Alfred’s deepest hope is revealed through his recurring fantasy of seeing Bruce in Florence, living a simple and ordinary life, free from pain, loss, and the burden of Batman. This vision works as a subtle piece of foreshadowing, guiding the audience toward the film’s conclusion. When Alfred finally sees Bruce alive in Florence, it delivers one of the most powerful and emotional payoffs in superhero cinema. Via: