2010-12-25 17:19:28
see "Russian Ark" is a shocking and indulge viewing experience, a shot of whisper , An overview in less than five minutes, narrated the glory and decline of a legendary empire. With superb artistic experimentation and bold photography attempts, the photographer has surpassed the conventional film shooting mode and the law of general storytelling, trying to copy the deep dreams, the collection of metaphors, the reappearance of phantoms, the shadows, and the secret words. Whirling, blurred vision, people's hearts are always happy and sad when they see what they see. Through a few hours of filming, the story of the ups and downs of the Russian empire era has been covered, and the sadness and dissatisfaction over the vicissitudes of the world and the eternal passage of time have been completed.
With the journey and perspective of two strangers who suddenly fell into this, a dreamlike darkness and light, prosperity and decline, glory and darkness, joy and sentimental time walk kicked off. In both fantasy and reality, the smiles and sorrows of the lost royal families in Russia, the light radiated by the magnificent art treasures, are like the skirts of dancing girls swaying from left to right in the promenade, shining through the rare warm sunshine of winter in Russia, light load With elegance and youth, after leaping lightly, it landed slowly, and after blooming and laughing, it slowly fell.
The camera followed a group of officers and nobles who participated in the royal ball. The bewildered narrator followed them through the dark tunnels and climbing the spiral staircase. This spiral seemed to be a kind of reincarnation, but also a kind of loss. Fading is at the end of this spiral..." Memories were looking for a path to recovery in a daze. The tyrannical Peter I was briefly summarized. Although he was prominent among the rulers of Russia, he was obviously not the hobby and focus of artists and filmmakers. The director's intention to express Russia's artistic talents proves that, in addition to the vast territory and the glory of war, it is also a country full of elegant European sentiment and artistic accomplishment.
The first to be discovered by them was the greatest queen of Russia-Ekaterina II. In just a few minutes, the camera briefly depicts the elegance, tolerance, humor, and brilliance of the queen in her prime. This is a woman who makes Russians very proud and proud. She spoke gracefully on her side, and her beating arm suggested her proficiency in music. In the dance drama performed, the dancers danced around the female warrior who appeared, which is a tribute to the woman who is fucking. This is also Ekaterina's self-satisfaction with her record and the embodiment of her martial arts spirit. One detail worth noting is that before the start of the performance, after a director-like man walked onto the stage, he confided his love for the heroine in the chariot. This detail seems to imply the fact that Katerina relied on her lover to ascend the throne, and the warrior who blows kisses and smiles to men also hints that Ekaterina is good at using the savvy of others and the chaos of her palace life.
Ekaterina ran to the toilet in the theater, but when she could not open the door, she sighed humorously and ran outside. In fact, after Ekaterina ascended to the throne, she was very generous and kind in dealing with people and things, and she had a good cultivation in daily life. She ran out of the theater barefoot, leaning against the window and looking at the Russian ice and snow. This perennial ice and snow made her fascinated. Behind her was the court she conquered and the obedient servant. She faced the quiet Russia outside the window. Winter snow and the tranquility of natural freedom. A scene staring out of the window almost exhausted the melancholy and loneliness of her time, unspeakable reluctance and fleeing, which also cast a shadow and sadness for the Russian Empire. No matter how outstanding the monarch, she has a moment to let go. A re-consolidated dynasty will also have a day of decline. This action outside the window foretells what every era must face-that is the end. The queen's departure heralded the decline and fall of the dynasty era, but she has frequently looked out and has the idea of leaving. Ekaterina is not only an outstanding politician and military strategist, she is also a king who knows how to appreciate art. During her reign, she has collected a large number of famous European paintings, which has made her appreciated and appreciated by film directors. preference.
Before we met the queen again, the diplomat ran into a cold room. When he asked where the soldiers and the coffin came from, the defendant told him that it was the battle of Tannenberg in Germany. This battle caused severe damage to Russia at the time and accelerated the demise of the feudal empire. Later, in the golden hall, I saw Empress Ekaterina, she had become a woman dying, standing in the palace, and a group of her children and grandchildren were playing and frolicking under the leadership of the teacher, but her aging soul No longer interested in all this. In this less than one minute lens, a variety of profound metaphors are highly condensed. Tired Ekaterina drank her last sip of coffee (historical records indicate that high-concentration coffee caused her to have a stroke) and asked the nanny to bring the children over. She said to the children: bow, bow...slowly. Struggling to salute. This bow is like a demonstration, trying to teach her descendants the elegant etiquette and cultivation, a metaphor for the spiritual wealth she left to Russia; it is also like a farewell, a farewell to an era. After she stood up, she insisted on going outside. This time the queen decided to leave, which is also the end of the golden age of the Russian Empire.
When the servant opened the glass door, the quiet and quiet winter of Russia rushed towards us, and we seemed to follow the tired body of the queen, standing in this lofty and clear nature, taking a deep breath of cold air, awakening the long-standing deep palace The soul fettered in the circumstance.
Then the queen stumbled and started to run regardless of the servant's dissuasion. In the wind and snow, we followed the camera and followed her magically. This is the reluctance of the best years, the melancholy of the passing of youth, and it seems that we want to catch the dead queen. In the vast snow, the queen’s pace gradually accelerated, almost turning into some kind of no hesitation. The Russian imperial era was extended for too long, and finally the body and mind were stale, so that when it finally could leave, it seemed so relieved and relieved. Can't wait.
This period of following is like a dream, intoxicating and sentimental. The camera slowly deepens and approaches, while the queen gradually fades out and away. Like in a dream, we desperately wanted to catch up with something, but we were as weak and slow as being fettered, and we could only watch her drift away, feeling sad and helpless in the distance and ambiguity; but she But without knowing it, it seemed to be uplifting and festive, and still rushing towards it. In the clear winter of Russia, we witnessed the passing of the lively years, witnessed the past of memories, and watched the fate and end of history rushing to ourselves. This sad long shot has far-reaching intentions and is a turning point in the whole movie.
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