Extended Reading
  • Letha 2022-03-14 08:01:02

    Man, Woman, Robber and Desert Island

    "Dead End is my best film and I'm sure I'll love it forever. It's a real film, made for film, as we call art for art's sake." Roman Polanski in 1970 said in an interview.
        "Dead End" was filmed in 1966 and was Polanski's second film after leaving Poland. At that time, he was already famous for...

  • Stephania 2022-03-14 08:01:02

    Is it the woman who destroys everything?

    I watched this film on and off twice before I finished it. I think the story is a bit messy, with characters going in and out, and a group of hens running up and down. Such a chaotic and tense Polanski film is my first time. Once I saw that even though the ninth door was pretending to be a god, it...

  • Lela 2022-03-14 08:01:02

    Unlike Polanski's other masterpieces, "Dead End" is less about suspense than thriller, but more like an absurd black comedy. In this allegorical film, photography and scheduling are definitely the biggest highlights. Although some shots will give people a sense of deliberateness, they have to admire the director's ability at the same time. For example, the one-shot beach scene is really impressive. Also, Françoise Dorléac is very beautiful.

  • Marshall 2022-03-28 09:01:13

    The beautiful wife makes do with marrying a man, and then releases her sexual charm anytime, anywhere, and has an affair with a young man in Lindao. A man is an ideal + escapist, pampering his wife as a goddess, which is really depressing and tragic.

Cul-de-sac quotes

  • Richard: Mind you, I recognize everybody's opinion. I concede there are a few priests who really believe in what they preach, but most of them are phonies. It's the same thing everywhere.

  • Richard: Cheers, old chap.

    George: I never drink.

    Richard: You ain't refusing to have a drink with Dickie, are you?

    George: I can't drink alcohol. It makes me sick. Especially this time in the morning.

    Richard: Either you're a pal or you ain't. Time don't make no difference with pals. Bottoms up.