See also James Ivory's work, "Morris" continues the English classic of "A Room with a View" (hereinafter referred to as "The Room"), subtle, gorgeous and restrained. Whether it is natural scenery, women, or men, they all exude seductive beauty. The two films were released only two years apart, like a sister and brother chapter. Many actors in "Morris" are also familiar faces of goodbye. It is said that the actor Julian Sands of "Room" was originally arranged to play the role of Maurice, and Julian's good friend John Malkovich played Clive. Somehow Julian and John dropped out one after another, and eventually we got to see "Morris" starring James Wilby and Hugh Grant. James Ivory's film has always been easily labeled as LGBT, but is it more than just a film about homosexuality? ! Whether it is Lucy's love for George in "Room" or Morris's same-sex love, the essence is related to the individual's cognition of self, the search and pursuit of one's own identity. The more a person knows about himself, the more he understands his needs, and thus the more he knows where his path leads. This is the case with Morris. In the era when homosexuality was criminalized, he constantly awakened and struggled, completing the transformation of his self-recognition, and at the same time, he moved towards himself and gained physical and mental freedom. At the beginning of the movie, at the seaside, the teacher explained some physiological knowledge to Morris alone when he was a child. He said that he would not marry when he grew up. He met Clive the year after arriving in Cambridge, and the two hit it off. Clive took the initiative to show his love for Morris. Morris initially rejected, but after calming down, his sleeping heart was awakened and he responded to Clive's love bravely and firmly. He skipped class to date Clive. "When the soul lies on that green grass, the abundance of the world is far beyond words. Ideas, words, even phrases like 'you and me' become meaningless." But the two The same-sex behavior was discovered by the dean, and Morris was warned to drop out of school unless he wrote a formal apology. Maurice was pure and awake, so focused on the moment, he obeyed his inner voice, did not succumb to external forces, left Cambridge without any doubts, stopped his studies, returned to his manor without hesitation, and took on the role of the head of the family. responsibilities, become a stockbroker, and enjoy a relationship with Clive. Life was a joy for him. But after the Risley incident, Clive stopped this "dangerous relationship" with Morris and chose to marry a woman. Morris wept bitterly. He was wandering at the crossroads, lonely and depressed, and full of doubts. Not only let Dr. Barry check whether the body organs are normal, but also see a psychiatrist to release the loneliness deep in same-sex love. More importantly, he was trapped in the prison of the flesh, suffering from the disharmony between head and heart, and the unfreedom of body and mind. His heart calls for the awakening moment to come again. Fortunately, he met Alec. Alec gives Maurice the pleasure of the body, the flow of energy! He felt that "love is not a dark animalistic lust, nor is it an adoration of pious spirituality, but love is both, and beyond." When Alec was about to leave England, Morris begged him to stay and be with him. Alec said it would ruin each other, what about your job, what about your family? Morris is very calm. He said that we can quit our jobs. We are strong and we are not stupid. There is always a place in the ends of the earth. As long as the two are together, any money, social status, or social relationship can be given up. This is Maurice, who is not afraid of what the heart calls for, always lives in the moment, does not look forward to the future, and cherishes the rare encounter and love with Alec. Hermann Hesse said: "The awakened man has only one duty, to find himself, to keep himself. To follow his own path, wherever it leads." Morris rushed to Clive's manor and told Clive about his relationship with Alec. Clive begged Morris not to indulge in same-sex physical seduction. Morris said, I'm not here to ask for your opinion, I'm just here to tell you what's happened so far. After the conversation, Morris couldn't wait to rush to the houseboat to meet Alec. Clive is a grade higher than Morris, and he took the initiative to reveal his love to Morris, but he advocates the spiritual love of Plato. On the grass in the suburbs, Morris asked him why he didn't kiss him? Clive said he was concerned that this would destroy the harmony, the harmony of body, mind and soul. Is this Platonic love of his a worship of piety spirituality? Or do you have other concerns deep inside? The Risley incident gave Clive's subconscious concerns a concrete and real shape, and his psychological defense suffered a crushing impact. He fears that if his relationship with Morris is exposed, he will repeat the mistakes of Risley and lose his title, social status and wealth. After thinking about it again and again, he thought that Plato's spiritual love could ensure his future, so he married Anne, who was the right match, and invited Morris to live in his house. Hermann Hesse said: "There is only one real duty for everyone: to find oneself. All other paths are incomplete, man's way of escape, a cowardly return to popular ideals, and a tendency to go with the flow. , is the fear of the heart." Yes, in the era when homosexuality was criminalized, Clive found a practical and effective way to avoid the risks in reality. How will he respond to the real needs of his heart once the external pressure no longer exists? Homosexuality was not "decriminalised" in England until 1967. If Clive's political career at the time was still in its time, was he like Jeremy Thorpe in the TV show "British Scandal"? Not only because of Hugh Grant's appearance, but also because of the similar behavior patterns and values between Clive and Jeremy, it is no sense of disobedience to regard "British Scandal" as a side story of Clive. Because of their different views on love and life, Morris and Clive chose different life paths. Morris's path to liberation is to lead to his heart, focus on the present, and find freedom and peace for his body and mind; while Clive is more concerned about the "future", suppressing his inner needs, and bringing his life and happiness closer to the collective. But when he returned to the dream at midnight, Morris' handsome face still flashed in front of Clive's eyes, waving to him... Grant's starring, Clive and Jeremy's behavioral patterns and values are so similar, it is no sense of disobedience to regard "British Scandal" as a side story of Clive. Because of their different views on love and life, Morris and Clive chose different life paths. Morris's path to liberation is to lead to his heart, focus on the present, and find freedom and peace for his body and mind; while Clive is more concerned about the "future", suppressing his inner needs, and bringing his life and happiness closer to the collective. But when he returned to the dream at midnight, Morris' handsome face still flashed in front of Clive's eyes, waving to him... Grant's starring, Clive and Jeremy's behavioral patterns and values are so similar, it is no sense of disobedience to regard "British Scandal" as a side story of Clive. Because of their different views on love and life, Morris and Clive chose different life paths. Morris's path to liberation is to lead to his heart, focus on the present, and find freedom and peace for his body and mind; while Clive is more concerned about the "future", suppressing his inner needs, and bringing his life and happiness closer to the collective. But when he returned to the dream at midnight, Morris' handsome face still flashed in front of Clive's eyes, waving to him... Grant's starring, Clive and Jeremy's behavioral patterns and values are so similar, it is no sense of disobedience to regard "British Scandal" as a side story of Clive. Because of their different views on love and life, Morris and Clive chose different life paths. Morris's path to liberation is to lead to his heart, focus on the present, and find freedom and peace for his body and mind; while Clive is more concerned about the "future", suppressing his inner needs, and bringing his life and happiness closer to the collective. But when he returned to the dream at midnight, Morris' handsome face still flashed in front of Clive's eyes, waving to him... Grant's starring, Clive and Jeremy's behavioral patterns and values are so similar, it is no sense of disobedience to regard "British Scandal" as a side story of Clive. Because of their different views on love and life, Morris and Clive chose different life paths. Morris's path to liberation is to lead to his heart, focus on the present, and find freedom and peace for his body and mind; while Clive is more concerned about the "future", suppressing his inner needs, and bringing his life and happiness closer to the collective. But when he returned to the dream at midnight, Morris' handsome face still flashed in front of Clive's eyes, waving to him...
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