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 People from the newspaper said: What a great photo, it's a pity that this topic is out of date.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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The Unbearable Lightness of Being quotes

  • Tereza: [referring to her dog] Karenin prefers Mephisto to dogs. She thinks other dogs are silly.

    Tomas: [Mephisto snorts and Tomas inhales the aroma of the food] Ha-ha.

    Pavel: Do you know why I love Mephisto? Because he's very bright, but, at the same time,

    [gesturing for emphasis]

    Pavel: he doesn't know anything! After all, he doesn't know that life is impossible here now. Nothing left here. The church is gone.

    [shrugging]

    Pavel: No place to drink beer now.

    [he drinks his bottle of beer very quickly]

    Pavel: It's good... very good.

    [slurping]

    Pavel: If you ever change your mind, it won't be easy to leave.

  • Tereza: I was forced to love my mother, but not this dog. You know, Tomas... maybe... maybe, I love her more than I love you. Not more. I mean in a better way. I'm not jealous of her. I don't want her to be different. I don't ask her for anything.