First of all, let's talk about the so-called "Electra complex", that is, the girl's Electra complex. This psychological point of view can be used as a supplement to the knowledge of watching the film, which is helpful for understanding related plots, such as Jiazhen's family hostess mentality, family Qian and her mother's similarity in appearance and personality can even provide a certain perspective of interpretation for the morning and evening love between Lao Zhu and Jin Rong. But in any case, the story of the film will never be so simple. "Electra Complex" is more like a physiological and psychological anatomy in the sense of zoology, but after all, people are not just animals, nor can they be affected by some so-called so-called "Complex" decided. Just like the name of this film is "Food and Drink", the whole content is probably inseparable from this person's desire and material desire, but doesn't this mean that this is what the film wants to convey to us? No, the emotional main line, the fate of the characters and the choices that run through it are the real connotations: eating men and women is not about eating men and women, but the meaning of life behind eating men and women; just as human survival does not depend on having such a body and bones Flesh, but the meaning of life that can be shown by the flesh and blood of this body. So when Raymond asked to maintain that kind of "friendship" with Jiaqian, and made a naked sexual request, did you feel nauseated? The bystanders are still like this, not to mention Jia Qian who is in it, no wonder she ran away quickly and couldn't help vomiting on the side of the road.
In fact, the narration of "Electra Complex" is more of a Western film technique, which is unavoidable by director Ang Lee, who was born in an American art school and is deeply influenced by Western culture. matter. However, "Electra complex" is limited after all, and it is by no means a key factor. Overemphasizing the role of "Electra complex" is actually turning people into "animals". We see that Jiazhen's hostess's mentality is more a result of her introverted and repressed character, the early death of her mother, the lack of a male family, and being the eldest daughter. Judging from the development of the plot in the film, perhaps her personality is the bigger reason. The introverted depression of her character can be traced back to the fact that she fabricated her love affair with Li Kai, (perhaps she had a deep crush on Li Kai in college, and was rejected by her confession later on) or other reasons, resulting in relatively large emotional setbacks), as well as the later emotional catharsis with Mingdao can see this, and the above-mentioned factors such as being the eldest daughter are the influence of traditional culture (for Christian beliefs can also be seen as a traditional influence). Maybe some people will say that Jia Zhen's introverted and repressed character is not the result of jealousy with the favored Jia Qian since she was a child? Isn't this the "Electra complex" that plays a decisive role? Well, if you really think so, then I would like to thank you very much for your respect and gratitude for finding the final answer to the mystery of the formation of human character, so that human beings can get rid of the confusion of the mind and go without worry. The life that has been decided.
Therefore, if we can base ourselves on the deep cultural connotation that the film wants to express, we can also make a comparison between the two men in the film who are closely related to Jia Qian: Li Kai and Lei Meng. The conclusion is of course: Li Kai is actually much better than Raymond.
Men are talented and women are good-looking, have good feelings for each other, live in the same room, and night falls. Under such an environment, and in the cultural background of the weak traditional concept of chastity and modern freedom of marriage and love, the passion in the office seems to be understandable. . But how could Jia Qian do such a thing with this "former lover" who broke her sister's heart for 9 years? Therefore, he tried his best to restrain his own desires. This is one aspect. Later, in the teahouse, Li Kai faced Jia Qian, who was calm and elegant in tea-making. In fact, the atmosphere of the teahouse and drinking tea implied the background of traditional Chinese culture. , and then Jiaqian talked about the reason why she gave up promotion, mainly because when she wanted to accompany her father, Li Kai, who looked like an American, extended his hand, saying that fortunately he didn't do it that day, and hoped to maintain a good friend relationship with her. Li Kai is sincere, just as Jiaqian's intention to stay with her father is sincere. Li Kai is moved by Jiaqian's words and demeanor. He respects her choice and her cultural choice: Jiaqian chose traditional culture filial piety, Li Kai also chose to treat Jiaqian in front of Jiaqian, although "a gentleman is kind", but "be courteous", so this is Li Kai's valuable place. Do many people think that the "good friend relationship" claimed by Li Kai is like Raymond's request for Jia Qian to maintain a "friend relationship", so they scold Li Kai in their hearts and worry about Jia Qian's future? Don't worry, Jia Qian's vomiting on the roadside and the sacrifice she made for her father have told us: this is impossible. Maybe there are people who feel Li Kai's sincerity and sigh with regret for Jiaqian's love. I don't think this is necessary. If Li Kai is really willing to be with Jiaqian, then Jiaqian stays, doesn't he have a better chance? However, from Li Kai's speech and behavior, it seems that he can capture his true intentions towards Jiaqian, maybe it's just the desire of men and women, just like Raymond did to Jiaqian. However, in the face of such a woman, who is young and beautiful, smart and capable, who is filial to her father, and who can cook good dishes at the level of a master chef, you really need to spend your whole life to stay with her, any frivolous thoughts Everyone should be ashamed. Li Kai knows that he has no such "blessings", so he chooses to stop at friends, and he can be regarded as a responsible man.
Next, let's talk about the morning and evening love between Lao Zhu and Jinrong. Old Zhu's dead trees in spring and old trees blooming may be seen as frivolous acts of disobedience. In the eyes of ordinary people, when you are at your age, you should keep yourselves safe, and if you want to continue the string, it should be "twilight love", not to mention that the object is your own neighbor or daughter's friend. But this is not a big mistake, and it should be clearly separated from the defense of human relations. Under this premise, combined with the plot and theme of the film, we can read the beginning and end of the relationship and the meaning behind it.
Judging from the content of the call at the beginning of the movie, Jin Rong's worries, Lao Zhu's physical examination and other plots, as well as the last account of Lao Zhu at the family dinner, this morning and evening love is by no means a rash act of dizziness overnight. After a long period of preparation and deliberation, they are fully psychologically prepared for the consequences of things and the pressures to be endured in the future. However, despite this, Lao Zhu still had to use his drinking power, post a long speech, and hesitate to speak before he finally got the courage to make an announcement. As for the young Jinrong, of course, he must consider the embarrassing situation he will face in the future: not to mention the age gap with her husband, she will become the "mother" in the name of her former friend and the "aunt" in Shanshan's mouth, but now she has become "Sister", the relationship between the children born in the future and the former friends, the psychological setbacks her mother encountered in this matter, and the acceptance of the marriage and love, etc., but it is clear that her sincere love for Lao Zhu made her decide to be brave In the face of all these difficulties, Jin Rong's tender "love you" is worth a thousand words towards the end of the film, and it says it all.
Moreover, the main purpose of the film is to express the emotional waves and the deep warmth that the family has experienced in the face of this conflict between tradition and modern culture. If Jiaqian chooses to stay with her father, it is her concession to traditional culture. , then Lao Zhu chooses to sell his old house and start a new life, in order to reduce the burden on his daughters, which is Lao Zhu's concession to modern Western culture. We know that there is a saying that Western countries are the graves of the elderly, and it is a joyful thing as a child that an old tree like Lao Zhu can bloom and start a new life. This is also the main theme of the film, in the face of this conflict between tradition and modernity (this conflict is concentrated in Lao Zhu, who represents traditional Chinese culture and has a strong Chinese flavor, and Jia Qianzhi, who represents modern Western culture and is rebellious and smart. time), the emotional waves of various roles in the family, through mutual care and concessions, eventually turned into a strong family warmth. Although the old house was sold, it seemed to break free from the prison of emotional bondage. Relationships are maintained and manifested. Standing at the height of cultural conflict and fusion, what the film expresses is no less than a warm prescription prescribed by director Ang Lee for modern cultural conflict. Of course, apart from the compromise in the negative sense, Lao Zhu's love for Jin Rong, Jia Qian's reluctance to part with his childhood dreams, and his sincere care for his father (in the film, Lao Wen and Jia Qian mistakenly thought that his father had a heart disease after his death) The plot of the story, no matter which one has flesh, flesh and emotion in the East and the West, how can you not be moved, at this point, human nature and warmth have no borders), it all reflects the mutual learning and mutual learning between cultures in a positive sense and blending.
The end of the film can be said to have made the final point and sublimation of this theme.
At the end of the film, after starting a new life, Lao Zhu returned to the old house for a banquet like a guest. We should notice that around this banquet, Lao Zhu used to be the host, with a strong Chinese tradition, but now he is a guest, dressed in suits and leather shoes, full of foreign style; Jia Qian used to be a guest, usually a beautiful white-collar worker Formally dressed, but now the master (of course the house has been sold, so it is only the formal master), diligently preparing dinner. The two cultural identities seem to have been adjusted, which symbolizes cultural exchange and mutual understanding, and is the "same" of cultures; of course, Lao Zhu still misses his pregnant wife and Shanshan, and Jia Qian talks about her Amsterdam on the phone. , which symbolizes the independent characteristics of culture and the "differentness" of culture. We also saw that the final result was actually that everyone was happy and each got their own place. Lao Zhu started a new life of "diet men and women", without dragging down his daughters, and through Jiaqian, he understood the children's love for him; Jiaqian can be free After going to her Amsterdam, she has experienced emotional turmoil during this period of time, and she has also better realized the status of her father and father's love in her heart.
At the end of the story, the environment is still the original old house, and the dinner is still a weekday dinner, but after such emotional twists and turns, after such a cultural integration and compromise, Lao Zhu's taste recovery indicates a kind of Chinese and Western culture and family. A new facet of ethics. We noticed that when Jiaqian opened the door for his father, he didn't call him "Dad", but "Hi", and Lao Zhu did the same for Jiaqian. With this new situation, family affection or the relationship between people is recognized by each other on a higher cultural platform - the last line is: daughter! dad!
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