surreal factor

Wiley 2022-04-19 09:02:05

If you don't watch the film, you will think that "The Prophet" is a magical film, such as "The Green Miracle". But just like "Shui Shi", this is a film that strives to avoid the inherent form of previous movies of the same theme and move towards life. Simplicity and truth are the demands. However, what strikes me the most is the supernatural passages that stop there.

For example, the protagonist who has just been imprisoned is forced to perform the task of killing a gay old enemy. The gay man not only has lust for the male protagonist, but also shows kindness and affection. He then appeared as a ghost, reminding the actor of the years in prison. And on the speeding car, the male protagonist was in danger. Suddenly, he had a hunch that he expected a deer to block him, and the deer that jumped out caused a car accident.

These supernatural elements seem to be outside the main line of the story, but in fact they are a common technique used in excellent films and literary works. It expresses the same polysemy, richness and elusiveness in the real world. This sense of fate and impermanence is a major source of the film's charm. Therefore, those who want to produce excellent literary and artistic works must understand this method, that is, you focus on describing a world you see, stick to a style you master, and at the same time draw a few strokes from the side and even the reverse side. A staggered control, a striking expression. Not only does this approach not detract from your self-expression, it also enriches the meaning of the text.

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Extended Reading
  • Bryon 2022-03-26 09:01:06

    88/100. In the end, the most tragic thing was not his deceit and betrayal, but that he no longer had the same cherishing and nostalgia for the sunlight street scene outside the bars in his eyes. The half-closed line of sight and the depiction of dreams are ingenious, and the final assassination and the team at the end of the film are even more brilliant.

  • Earl 2022-04-20 09:01:44

    Can it surpass the godfather?

A Prophet quotes

  • Sampierro: César said you ask no questions.

    Malik El Djebena: César said I'd be paid.

  • César Luciani: Thatta boy!

    Malik El Djebena: Just another Arab thinking with his balls.