Lonely awake

Clemmie 2022-01-12 08:01:35

This is an old movie. The work of Lucino Visconti in 1963 won the Palme d’Or at the 16th Cannes Film Festival. The background of the story is southern Italy after Napoleon, or Garibaldi’s time. , Or in other words, the era of "Niu Meng".

History is unfamiliar, but it does not affect my emotions. From the beginning, I was attracted by the Sicilian scenes. I remembered that there seemed to be such scenes in the godfather. The bright and white curtains, the dusty orchard, the bright smile, and the deep Voice. Then the protagonist came out, His Royal Highness Prince Salina and his surroundings. This is a veteran nobleman with a noble blood and a long history. However, in the face of complex changes in Sicily, he was helpless. His nephew went to Garibaldi’s team resolutely and participated in the revolution. For this reason, the prince also secretly supported him, but what happened? Woolen cloth? He took off his red shirt and replaced it with a sky blue ribbon. The experience of turning around became a step for promotion.

The prince watched the collapse of the old order and escaped with his family. Ironically, he relied on his nephew's experience to escape. The peaceful town was suddenly heated by the arrival of the Prince. The bands lined up, the enthusiastic mayor, and the lovely voters are unforgettable. People still respect the Prince, which can only make him feel pain. Because he knows that the times have changed. It used to be the age of the lion, but now it is about to become a jackal.

The businessman’s daughter, beautiful and passionate, seems to be able to see some lively elements. The prince witnessed the achievements of the nouveau riche and played the violin for his nephew. However, at the end of the proposal, the businessman flattered and mentioned the history of his orchard: your nephew Maybe it was the daughter of the baron that the son married, with a sly face, it turned out that everyone was thinking about how to get into the circle of the nobility... The prince was very depressed and swayed.

The election began, and the prince solemnly voted for the merger of Sicily and Italy. This is not understood by everyone, including those close to him. The last ball was grand and magnificent. The king’s guards also came to attend. At the table, they talked about the suppression of the riot. The businessman was flattered and kissed the back of the princess’s hand. His daughter was intoxicated in the social scene, and the prince was tired. Sitting unbearably, he reluctantly danced with his nephew's fiancée, how uncoordinated it seemed to him.

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The Leopard quotes

  • Don Francisco Ciccio Tumeo: But even in the best kept houses secrets come out. Servants talk.

  • Princess Maria Stella Salina: I never could endure that fop! You lost your head over him! And he has the impertinence to ask you, his uncle, father of the girl he has deceived, to carry his proposal to that rascal, the father of that slut! You mustn't do it!

    Prince Don Fabrizio Salina: Enough! You don't know what you're saying. Angelica is not a slut. She may become one, but for now she's a girl like any other, prettier than others, who wants to make a good marriage.