Happy lineage

Assunta 2021-10-19 09:48:38

It should be said that at the beginning of the film, the characters' continual Italian bombardment made me dizzy. The male protagonist is like a happy madman. He is open and eclectic, broadcasting his happy belief to everyone, and he is playing tricks. Language, like a child, I even feel uncomfortable, oh, is this the protagonist of this classic film?
What is the source of my uncomfortableness? If this lovely Guido may now attract the police because of disrupting the order, just like the reckless princess who broke into the real world in "Enchanted", Guido is like a character in a fairy tale, and his dialogue Like a fairy tale script "Good morning, my princess". And I, a sluggish spectator sitting in front of a computer, is too accustomed to posing in an old and solemn posture in life, or occasionally feeling the sadness of life against the ceiling. Perhaps at this time I watch Guido’s feelings and the little ones in the film. A decent lady is no different.
When he rode the big green horse away under the horrified eyes of everyone, I felt a kind of self-destructive pleasure. Yes, Guido used his unique way to pierce everything including me. The disguise of the spectator made me feel very happy. Is this the plot of a fairy tale? It was as if the prince took the princess away from the evil forces on horseback, but he looked so unrefined and indecent. But from Dora's happy and determined expression, we can see that Guido has already used his sincerity and happiness to get his princess's heart. Then break all the hypocrisy and walk away smartly.
This is an arrogant attitude, facing life. Even at the lower levels of society, you can sincerely shout out your heart, boldly express your love to your lover, and be happy for life sincerely. How many ordinary people can do it? Not only do we dare not advertise our feelings to others, we often compress our feelings, and let the pressure of survival or nonsense provide excuses for depression, grief, and melancholy. Guido's horse rushed down, leaving only a look of consternation.
Guido is a true communicator. He tries to infect everyone, his wife, and his son. He wants to protect their inner sincerity and happiness. Therefore, he can easily get on the train to the concentration camp in front of his son. The wife can resolutely choose to go all the way with her husband and son. Of course, there is also the lie weaved for the son, which is the protective house built by the father for the flesh and blood, separated from the blood and cruelty, standing quietly in the war-torn era.
Life and death in the concentration camp are only changing thoughts, but the film calmly handles all the tension. There is no fast-paced music, no condensed air, despair is fleeting, and terror only stays for a few seconds, because of Dora’s eyes and his son’s smile. , Guido’s fairy tale, the days of the concentration camp are like traveling, although the journey home is nothing but a human being.
Guido’s power to protect his son’s childhood is amazing, breaking through fear and cruelty. In Guido’s view, maintaining his son’s heart is more important than sticking to his beliefs. Guido has been working in concentration camps many times in the film. Sometimes complains and despair, but these are all in the absence of the son. The tremendous energy that Guido exploded for his son is perhaps the most thought-provoking part of the second half of the film.
We don't know how Guido spent his childhood, but I tried to guess that his childhood should not have great pain, pressure, and the shadow of war. His parents and uncles gave him a natural and happy childhood. He calls his son a little stubborn. Isn't he a big stubborn? Resolutely be a poet, exaggerated words and deeds, I sigh, he and his son are so alike, even their family are like (Dora is also so firm and stubborn). A person's character comes from his talent and more from his environment. Guido has made great efforts and sacrifices for his son during the war. Isn't he training a little Guido?
He is a great father, eclectic and even absurd, but he firmly and stubbornly maintains the happy bloodline, and uses his own sacrifice to pass on happiness.

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Life Is Beautiful quotes

  • Guido: What kind of place is this? It's beautiful: Pigeons fly, women fall from the sky! I'm moving here!

  • Guido: Buon giorno, Principessa!