Another short review that exceeds the word count.

Cristina 2022-04-20 09:02:11

Eclipse today. Alain Delon asked Vitti what was going on at night. Vitti said, "Why do people keep asking questions? There's no need to understand each other as long as you love each other." She looked out the window and added, "Or there's no need to love each other." Antonioni captures this feeling so well. When a woman kisses, her mind is always distracted, and she can't devote herself to it. They are sensitive and understand that love today cannot last forever. Worrying about losing, you can only accept it reluctantly. A man's ending can be tragic and solemn, but a woman's can only be sad, gentle and beautiful... I sometimes think at night: today is over, and I miss it very much. I know that there is only one way to have something that cannot be owned, and that is to never forget it.

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  • Rigoberto 2022-03-15 09:01:05

    #Anthony奥尼影展# About alienation. Various master-class subtle details: electric fan play (inside the house, airplane propeller, stock exchange, Del Piero's own), water metaphor, ending air scene, a minute of silence in the stock exchange, several times Kissing across the window. Monica Vitti played too well.

  • Jose 2022-04-21 09:03:02

    After reading the trilogy, I gradually see the way of the master, the uncertainty of cities, spaces, people, and feelings. Monica Vitti teases Alain Delon, it's fucking sexy.

L'Eclisse quotes

  • Piero: You mind telling me what's wrong?

    Vittoria: Nothing! Let's walk a bit.

  • Riccardo: I wanted to make you happy.

    Vittoria: When we first met, I was 20 years old. I was happy then.