The same story, another narrative.

Crystal 2022-04-23 07:03:28

The things conveyed in the novel are not self-evident by describing the plot. But the movie seems to tell the story in a different tone, and they silently conveyed each other's friendship and their own personalities in their eyes and decisions.
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He said, I don't want to spend the night with a woman. However, later he not only took in a woman, but also gave up his life one by one in order to follow her, and still felt happy.
In the narrative of the film, we can even feel Thomas' unshackledness, gratitude and respect for Sabina's embrace, his softness to his wife; Sabina's instability and secrets; Teresa's truthfulness.
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The war broke out in her hometown, her camera was confiscated, and the developed photos were used as evidence for the authorities to identify the protesters. She took the photos and went abroad to find a foreign newspaper. She said: "Please publish these pictures, this needs to be known. People from the newspaper said: What a great photo, it's a pity that this topic is out of date. But the war is not over, she said. The newspaper guy said: But I noticed that your photography skills are very good, maybe you can shoot some nude women, or try the cactus theme for the home edition first. She said, thank you, you are so nice, but I'd rather be a waiter.
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He made unfavorable remarks in the editorial, and the authorities asked him to sign a letter of repentance, otherwise he could no longer be a doctor. He doesn't like it very much, but he has no intention of competing. But his colleague told him "you got a letter of repentance, it's okay to sign it." He realized that they had all signed, eager for him to do the same: "How cowardly, and eager to confirm that everyone would do it." He walked out of the agreement, out of the team. But is he an idealistic prisoner of conscience?
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He said to her, I gave up everything for you, and now you and I can live in a glass house with no secrets. She was surprised and moved by the fact that she got an excellent object and such feelings. But then, she immediately moved out of her house, although she didn't know where to go.
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Not brave, not ideal. These deviations are not dependent on them, they seem to do it because they want to breathe in their own way, that's all. In order to breathe freely, give up what you want, lose everything, and have no retreat.

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  • Waylon 2022-03-27 09:01:14

    I watched it when I was a kid and couldn't understand it. I finally figured it out today. Sabina is so cute, Thomas and Teresa are too "heavy" compared to Sabina. Teresa instinctively chose fidelity, Thomas instinctively chose arrogance, but neither of them could see the sociological and physiological meaning behind loyalty and arrogance. That's why they're not happy. They are only suitable for living in primitive society - like the country life at the end of the movie.

  • Nakia 2022-04-24 07:01:17

    I'm thinking how happy I am. But even though the movie is three hours, it's still not enough to express the content of the book.

The Unbearable Lightness of Being quotes

  • Sabina: I've met another man. He's the best man I've ever met. He's bright, handsome and he's crazy about me. And, he's married. There's only one thing; he doesn't like my hat.

  • Tereza: I don't understand how someone can MAKE love without BEING in love.