Its arrangement is actually not unfamiliar to me. I have seen "Love actually" before, and it also uses a few short stories to run through the theme. The difference is that this Cannes Film Festival opening film was completed by more than 20 famous directors, telling 20 small stories that happened in 20 boroughs of Paris. Maybe it's because the director's style is different, or maybe each story is only 5 minutes long. When the stories are transitioning, I always feel that I am still immersed in the plot of the previous paragraph. This unfinished feeling may be the charm of the film.
Each short film is unique. I prefer those that are affectionate.
My most unforgettable little story happened in Saint-Denis: he, who was blind, met her, who was studying acting. When she was rehearsing the role, he couldn't see her, but he kept trying to see her with his heart, love her, and give her French The world, the life of France, the love of French boys. They start, they fall in love, they dance, they live together, they discuss, they argue, they start to alienate.
She said to him: Listen. There are moments when life calls out for a change. A change. It is just like the seasons. Our spring was wonderful. But the summer is over. For a long time. And we missed the autumn. Now suddenly, it is cold, so cold that everything freezes. My heart stopped. Our love fell asleep, it was surprised by the snow. But those who are sleeping in the snow, do not notice death. Keep well.
I really like the next paragraph. The male protagonists start to reminisce about what they've been through. The director used a long series of fast shots and a strong sense of rhythm in the background music. The lines first rambled about various small things, and then began to repeat the same key words over and over again. The coherence and ups and downs of French showed the strong feelings in his heart vividly. Finally, the blind he said to her, "No , I see you." He has always loved her with all his heart.
In addition, I also like the mother who lost her son, starring Juliette Binoche, who is reunited with her child at Victory Square; the reunion of British couples at Père Lachaise cemetery; and the experimental attempts (happy clown, love vampire) is also refreshing.
When the film was about to end, an American tourist used very American French (actually American English) to describe his feelings in Paris. The simple language was full of tension and resonated strongly. Many people cried when they saw this part. ,I am no exception. It's not just about Paris, it's an attitude towards life, towards love. "I feel happy and sad at the same time, but sadness is greater than happiness. Because I am still alive." I admire the director's ability to convey such subtle inner feelings to the audience in such an infectious way.
This is a recommended movie, especially for those who are delicate and pay attention to every detail of life. And for those who like Paris and French, it's even more of a treat.
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