Knowing that you can be unkind
—— A high-concentration Western ideological shot
Compared with the upper part, the lower part is obviously the director's highlight. It can be said that after the foreshadowing of the upper part, (which is also the almost erotic but not vulgar foreshadowing shown in the upper part), the plot advancement of the lower part and the philosophical and political ideas it wants to express are more obvious, whether it is for capitalist society. The fierce criticism of hypocrisy, or the ambiguity of religion is unclear, both show the director's incompatibility with the "mainstream ideology" of the West, but we should think about the psychology of those who criticize the vested interests of the capitalist system, who are they? Want to improve the capitalist system? Or in a religious obsession and yearning for anarchy? There is no doubt that no matter which one it is, it is the manifestation of the twists and turns of capitalism's own development on its social citizens. "They" have not really found the way to the future, so there will undoubtedly be endless disputes. Whether it is fierce or brutal, the confusion about the method of solving real problems and the limitations of its own philosophical interpretation are greater than its own general principles about human society. This is a situation that needs to be solved urgently. An intractable situation, and this is the contemporary Western society, a child on the edge of despair who regards politics above all else.
Going back to the movies, it's impossible. Von Trier's films have never been focused on the film itself. What he hopes is that people can be complacent after watching his films. What he wants is a deep conversation and exploration. Moreover, he is a great marionette operator. All the people, things and things in the play are tools that he uses to touch your most silent silence. He will discuss with you about ethics, social politics, and human nature. permeates his own philosophy. From this point of view, he is also a person who is very good at expressing himself. Maybe you are a person who is reluctant to think about these issues, but he can always find a story to satisfy your curiosity without making you want to listen to him. these words.
So far, I like Von Trier's hard work, he always finds a way to turn his thinking into a very concrete scene, although he is often afraid that the audience will not understand what he is talking about (quite straight. Bai's dialogue), I still think he is a courageous and intelligent director, and the Western society he shows is torn, distorted, and hypocritical. Shows a complex feeling. For me as a viewer, his works are full of Western ideology and the more condensed Western philosophy behind it, that is, "you can be ruthless for the sake of knowledge". The binary opposition he advocates is also in the era of globalization. The development process that Western countries must go through is a stage of learning. It is necessary to build a real modern society. What is needed is not only modernization, but also "theoretical modernization" that integrates China and the West, so that ancient Chinese and Western philosophical ideas can be used today. This era is full of vigor, "seeking knowledge and loving benevolence", rushing towards the future with vigor.
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