Sensen Dajun Film Critic Lecturer Screenwriter
"Liberty Square" (square)
Answer the following questions from fans
1 What is the film trying to say?
2 The role of the gymnastics scene
3 Interpretation of a large number of camera language, rummaging through garbage in the rain, the spiral staircase that dazzled the audience, the people in the back seat of the car...
4 Why are 90% of movie reference books useless!
Academy Awards ( 2018; 90th ) Nominations: 1
Nominated Oscar - Best Foreign Language Film
Cannes Film Festival ( 2017; 70th ) Awards: 1
Winning Palme d'Or Ruben Östlund
I just saw this movie yesterday because it is hard to find resources
Woman: I feel a little disorganized and a little deliberate... What exactly is the film trying to express, is it freedom?
Don't worry, we have a magic weapon! According to the analysis method of four-dimensional integrated pull film , I will show you the plot first...
Female: I noticed this plot, the male protagonist protects a woman on the street, but he is like a child, as if he has conquered a huge beast and faced an unprecedented challenge of courage in his life.
Yes, in fact, we see, nothing happened! It shows how much this matter has in his heart! Later in the ballroom, he released, vented, like a big kid...
Female: But slowly I found out that this guy has a lot of heart and mind, and there are very people who can achieve that position. This guy is full of routines!
It should be said this way: No one of the elites or leaders with the most powerful and powerful people in the society is a pure, or pure fool, at least in their own careers or areas of expertise . People who turn a hundred more laps ...
Female: I read countless people, I believe your inference!
There are countless people who read it and dare not say it. After all, I am so old, so I have some experience! Some people may think this movie is too procrastinated, but I tell you, the setting of the characters in the plot and scenes is actually very necessary! As soon as I know the screenwriter, he understands that what is called a good show is to change the audience's understanding of the protagonist, making the characters plump and vivid, and the story more intense.
Woman: Then you say that the sex scene is also a good show, and what role does it play in this film?
The sex scene part of this movie is the most exciting, turning the clouds over the rain, how many rounds do you see in his two battles? Let me put it this way, which Oscar movie I haven't analyzed for you about the sex scene, every time I talk about it and spread it out, right?
Woman: Huh? So what's the point of doing all this, can't you just use the camera to pass by in a cryptic and symbolic way ?
So if you watch movies, you are a pure layman! I didn't understand the director's intention... You see, this couple's one-night stand is really cool. After changing so many tricks, the man is tired and looks like a grandson. It's definitely a climax, right?
Woman: Yes! The key is that the two people in the back grab condoms, which is really interesting!
You think, this man is so tired, and finally he was squeezed out of his head, and he didn't forget to fight his heart!
Woman: Then why didn't he give that woman a condom ?
I wouldn't give it to her otherwise. The way the woman asked for the condom was abrupt, causing the man to be alarmed. This man is an elite, with class and social status. The key is to be scheming. After all, he is engaged in art!
Female: Oh, I see, the man is guarding against this woman, afraid that he will use the sperm inside to do things!
Right! The two had a one-night stand. If the woman said he raped, the semen in this set would be the evidence! Or this woman uses this sperm to make a child, and the male protagonist will not be able to tell in the future!
Woman: Wow, you really have a lot of hearts!
That's what I think about it anyway, so I think this movie is very interesting !
Woman: Then let me ask, if it were you, what would you do with condoms?
If this woman really makes me vigilant after a one-night stand, then I really don’t think it’s safe to put condoms in her trash can. I think I’ll take the opportunity to go to the toilet and throw the condom down the toilet and flush it…
Female: Hey, you people, as expected of all of you who are engaged in art, have a full stomach!
Ha ha! Do you understand the purpose of the bed scene now? The two of them must work to the point of collapse before they can elicit the above subtext, showing a scheming man who is always on guard and vigilant, and it is difficult to trust others! The key is to see, the intention of the film to design these plots, the current society is like this, people do not trust each other!
Well, the matter of the bed can't build trust, it's better to guard against each other, everyone is doing self-protection, and they are all afraid of being hurt...
In fact, this female reporter just wanted to know, the man I liked, an excellent and elegant handsome guy with a kind face, obviously entered my body last night, why is it like this today, am I wrong? ?
Female: Indeed, in fact, the female did not say anything, but the male protagonist always seemed to think that the female was going to corrupt him!
Through the plot, it is found that there are always interruptions and disturbances in the communication between them, and the male protagonist is still sneaky for fear that others will hear the conversation between the two...
In fact, the film is to imply the estrangement between people, prevent each other, and have no trust!
Female: At this time, they can't communicate normally, let alone make friends. By the way, the same happened to the black man and the child later. The two couldn't get along at all, and the black man shied away from the responsibility, so the boy was very angry...
Yes, this ten-year-old little adult is very interesting to portray! Remember having a baby before? Put a pacifier on a baby... These details want to illustrate a truth. In today's society, you can only use a pacifier to gag a baby's mouth. It is difficult to fool a ten-year-old boy because they lack due trust in each other !
Woman: Well, society is so complicated!
Woman: I found a strange picture. In the corridor, there is also a square space under the spiral staircase. Is it related to the square?
Yes, there are indeed metaphors here! Children go to seek explanations, and if they don't give explanations, "do something!"
Female: The key is that there is always a pool of water in the picture, which is very awkward! I thought, is it a child who urinates? Ha ha. Am I thinking this is out of line?
You pay attention, every thought and feeling brought to the audience in the picture is likely to be a message or a hint that the director wants to convey! So I encourage everyone to observe and think, and express their own opinions. I will take you to analyze it comprehensively. This is also a major feature of our four-dimensional integrated pull-tab analysis method!
Woman: Oh, so do you think my idea is boring? Is it normal?
Because I also thought that either the child was peeing, the so-called "doing things". Or the rain outside, which is also very reasonable! In short, this stall has a lot of background! Let's think about it this way, a close-up shot that appears repeatedly, if the director thinks that this pool of water has no meaning to appear, it is very dirty, and it's okay to ask someone to wipe it off...
Woman: Yes! you're right! Master-level directors make movies, such a rigorous thing, it is impossible to ignore these details when using close-up shots!
I suddenly remembered Lu Xun's words: I have never been afraid to use the worst malice to speculate on the Chinese...
The same is true for the audience here. With a puddle of water, we may all think badly of others and make things happen! But in fact, it must be rain! But we found that this place is artistic thinking! The sense of substitution is emphasized here. At this time, each of us in the audience is evil, just like the hero, looking at others with tinted glasses, doubting, questioning, and judging without goodwill...
Woman: Wow, it really is a master stroke, wonderful!
In fact, each of us may be the same as the male protagonist, in order to protect our own interests or family members to guard against others, not only against strangers, especially those at the bottom, who feel malicious, but also beware of them, always feel a little careless Will kill you one guy!
Female: After all, the male protagonist has suffered a loss once, so he is always on guard, which makes sense!
So you see, these artistic techniques are so strange, and they are presented so realistically , and the sense of substitution is very strong, making the audience feel connected...
Female: It does resonate! After your interpretation, I found that this movie is so good, every picture is a drama!
Woman: I found this scene very interesting. It must be the highlight, right? When the barbarian roared, stunned the artist, and terrified the audience, I kept thinking, how come there is no security in that place? Ha ha……
In fact, the protagonist of this film, the artist who came up with this performance art, wanted to awaken the numb heart from beginning to end...
Everything is in his routine. The key is to think deeply. Why do others dare not stand up when it attacks women?
Female: Because the fear of barbarians triggers self-defense awareness, this is the time to test our morality and courage! If I stand up, I will be in danger, so who will stand up and die? Therefore, this is not a problem of one person, it is a social problem, and it is a defect of the system. After all, no one wants to be a victim of the system.
right! The mobile phone before the connection is also stolen, because I am moral, I am civilized, and you do not obey the rules, and no police appear, then I will definitely protect myself first! Slowly, routines appeared, and distrust also appeared, a vicious circle, ritual collapse and music collapse...
All the chaos is because there are too many routines in this world, it is too unreal!
Everyone, pay attention to a phenomenon. In this society of intrigue and lack of trust, who does not use routines?
Woman: Beggar?
Yes, look at what that female beggar wants to eat, if anyone wants it, you buy me an egg burger, and I don't want an onion... What a plain request, there is no routine at all, say whatever you want, ask for money, and eat with your mouth open. But look at the comparison again, that little lord, he doesn't believe every word of yours, he is obviously a little lord, but he can't communicate and connect with adults, because in his eyes, adults probably don't have a good thing!
Woman: Hey, this kid is too refined, too slick, suspicious, fickle, sophisticated, and even his parents don't believe him, thinking that he really stole someone's cell phone.
The world of lies and routines can only forge children like this...
Female: Then why didn't the male protagonist stay with the female reporter?
Because I'm so tired! The two do not have the most basic trust, and they are both inside the body, still unable to communicate! Tired body is not tired, that is cool, tired heart is tired!
Female: Haha, it's all because this man has too many hearts, it's not real!
So you see, how ironic and ironic these plots are, there are actually many metaphors implied through the plots here!
There is a gorilla in the woman's house. It's really interesting. What's the metaphor?
In addition to comparing with the barbarian in the performance art behind, the director should also want to explain a truth, this woman wants to find a partner , don't think about power, status and wealth, these people have too many eyes, you are too much like a gorilla fine!
Female: Gorillas are cute and simple, but they are so stupid!
The subtext here is thought-provoking: this society is troublesome to find a partner, it is better to live with a gorilla!
Just because they don’t communicate with each other, is the ins and outs of this matter really complicated? Who is responsible for what, what mistakes are made, stand up, apologize after explaining clearly, or you will get it! Whatever the result is, they are either vain and condescending, trying to get rid of themselves, so they can't figure out the reason for the incident.
In the end, you see, the venue where the apology was clearly turned into a criticism conference, a debate conference, a nonsense conference... How much responsibility can you let the male protagonist take? A talk about responsibility, a talk about racism, class disparity, the tax system, and the bottom line of free speech...
Woman: Yes, the more troubles get bigger, I'm afraid resigning won't solve the problem!
Everyone pay attention to this scene, there is a clear footnote to this film
A performance in the center of a square stage. Behold, the bright square on all sides, in which the athletes are circled,
Female: I found that this square is similar to those designed by the male protagonist!
yes! We pay attention to observe the picture, the following four coaches watch the movements of the athletes vigilantly and protect the safety of the athletes at all times. The gymnastics lineup of the cheerleading team, stacked Luohan. More than 20 girls, they cooperate closely, keep pace, the key is to pay attention, stacking Arhats, what must be done...?
Woman: trust each other?
Right! This is to suggest the main idea of a creation of the film. True sharing and freedom need to be based on mutual trust.
Only with full trust can there be absolute sharing! And such a boxy, narrow space does not exist in today's society at all!
Woman: Oh, yes! Is it because there is no basic trust between people, it is impossible to complete various coordination and difficult movements ?
That's right! Do you understand the importance of this game now? As the dialogue in the film says, it's not my fault that caused such a result today, and indeed the whole society is responsible. Why can't we find a small square, a place where people feel at ease, comfortable, and open their hearts to share freely?
If we have a sound system and a perfect protection mechanism, we must first protect good people and defend those who dare to take responsibility, so that everyone can speak out bravely when encountering problems and defend rights and the legal system!
Responsibilities, obligations, own error correction mechanism, complete protection system. Civilization and morality, justice and goodness can be inherited, and a social system of mutual trust can be built. This is the true sharing and true freedom!
Female: I remembered. After that game was lost, the coach pointed out which child caused the problem and asked her to admit the mistake... At this time, the male protagonist seemed to be woken up and immediately drove to apologize...
Well, we found the theme of the video. Any of the following questions will be integrated, and I will be able to explain them to you one by one. including lens
We found that many shots are not switched frequently, even the dialogue is the same. If the sound is passed, we only pay attention to the body, and ignore the party who made the sound...
Woman: Well, I think this is a new way of playing...
In fact, it is to let you guess, through the expressions of the characters in the play, think about where the sound comes from, and what will happen later...
Woman: You mean, make the audience question and curious?
right! The purpose of this is completely to cater to the theme, am I not emphasizing trust? It is to bring the audience into a state of contemplating others and thinking
First observe and speculate, then communicate, followed by the choice of trust and distrust...
Oh, I see! Completely out of the conventional way of shooting.
yes! That's why I always say, the so-called basic skills you learned in the book can be used here to make a ball! When you come to the field of pulling films, don't mention books, I have never read any reference books and scripts !
Who recommends movies to me, you bring me videos and CDs, you see me analyzing all these movies, which one is not analyzing the pictures and a lot of lens language? Even the sex scene, I have to break it apart and smash it to explain it clearly, what's the use of me reading your broken book? You are still like a treasure, that thing is nothing for me to see!
Woman: why?
It's obvious! I still can’t understand the movie. You read the script a hundred times, isn’t it a waste of time? 90% of screenwriting books are rubbish! There is another phenomenon. I am finding more and more that the audience's comprehension is so poor now, and their aesthetic ability has been greatly degraded. You can't bear to read the movie reviews on the Internet now! Sometimes I always think, do you think there are still professionals in the film and television industry...?
Woman: Yes, when it comes to literary and artistic films, all of them get dizzy... The history of stream-of-consciousness movies can be endured. It must be a true tradition of Tai Chi, all Nima routines.
Forget it, let's not talk about these, let's continue talking about movies, when it comes to routines, let's take a look at these tricks the male protagonist plays. At the beginning of the toilet preparation speech, he is putting on a show, and the more you get to the end, the more you realize how simple this person is. , is completely a pretending hero!
Female: Haha, real old drivers can fool people, full of routines! You see, he held a press conference at the end, I really thought he was sincerely apologizing, but I didn't expect that he still did not forget to advertise his "square" idea. This is called true viral marketing!
Older gingers are more spicy!
Woman: Yes! It turned out that everyone was ready. At the apology meeting, while a large number of reporters did their homework in advance, they waited for the next question to be in the middle of their heart.
Now see how he got into that position?
Female: Well, now it seems that the little fish under his hand really can't play against him!
Let's talk about a few sets of very artistic long shots
On a rainy night, the male protagonist is looking for a note in the trash...
The subtext here: The artist's mission is to find what they think is valuable and meaningful in the rubbish heap!
Everyone pays attention to the rain at this time, and it should be interpreted as: ignoring everyone's criticism, the foam splashes...
Artists should shoulder their social responsibilities, have conscience and conduct!
Woman: Wow, artistic conception, as expected of watching a movie on the back of your head.
Female: And then, the male protagonist went to look for the child, and the three of them went up the spiral staircase. The long shot made the audience dizzy. There were indeed many squares. How to interpret it here?
It looks like a square, but it is actually a circle!
The square is the rule, the round finger is smooth, and it is a metaphor that there is no rule and order in the current society.
In addition, I also want to explain that people have lost their sense of directionlessness! You see, many scenes are like this. Everyone is either running for money or running for life, and they all look down at their mobile phones, never thinking or paying attention, without the slightest compassion, ignoring the pain at the bottom and social ills!
Woman: Yes, at this time it is the artist who stands up! Although he also has a worldly side, he is observing everyone around him, every life...
This film is also calling, every artist should assume their own social responsibility! Awaken the numb mind and give birth to a benign mechanism of society!
The beginning and end of the film have almost the same meaning, I am at a loss. Girls are sitting in the car, children represent the future, they don't know where to go?
Female: I found that many long shots are in the car, in the back seat, and only focus on the expressions of the characters in the play, and let the audience try to talk about their state: I am overwhelmed, I don’t know what to say, I don’t know what happens behind or next, Or what does it have to do with myself, numb and boring sitting and waiting ...
Yes, this is no sense of direction! The director is clarifying his thoughts, our society cannot go on like this, the people have lost their direction, and this society can no longer find a place to share freedom and trust...
How is it, now that I see it clearly, how do you feel?
Female: It is indeed a master craftsman, absolutely qualified to aspire to the Oscar, and it is also very good to win the Palme d'Or, well deserved!
Woman: I'm wondering why the movies I watched in Yunshan and Mist cover, you can understand it clearly after you explain it, when will I reach your realm... I don't believe you don't read reference books, I said a few books for you to listen to, like thunder "Introduction to the Film Industry", "The Future of Genre Films", "Ideology in Films"...
It's alright, alright, don't disgust me, and recommend it to me? Just the books you mentioned can make Director Wu (Jing) and Director Wang (Baoqiang) laugh out loud...
Woman: What do you mean?
Let me tell you a truth, whether performing or film and television art requires a lot of observation, imitation, thinking and summarization. This process is impossible for books to teach you! For example, if you want to learn cross talk, you can ask Guo Degang to dictate your heart. If you want to study film and screenwriting, you have to pull films, you have to watch classic and award-winning movies. Don't buy anything like "How to Talk About Cross Talk", "How to Shake Your Burden", "Cross Talk Cheats" or something...
Female: Haha, I finally understand, if you want to learn Beijing opera, you have to teach by your teacher, and pass it on by dictation! Can I put it this way, if there are still teachers, who only know how to hold a book and slander according to the script, then such teachers are liars, and such schools are rubbish!
That's right! If there are really some secrets of cross talk in the world, it must be pure nonsense!
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