A glimpse of Master Hou's "Love in the Afternoon" (l'Amour l'après-midi)

Beau 2022-11-10 14:18:31

There are too many impressive passages to say which one is the most impressive. Just say something! Frédéric walks on the street in the afternoon, wandering around with nothing to do, the monologue is a classic, countless men and women flow past him, and many people think this part is ordinary. However, Mr. Hou showed the mysterious psychology of men after marriage, especially after childbirth, to the fullest through the installation of cameras on the street corner: the soft sunshine in the afternoon, the lazy and comfortable mood, the freeze-frame of passers-by, the blurred eyes of women, The dazzling costumes are all reflected in the heart of this married middle class. Whether it is the later Chloé or the female secretaries of his company, they are all the waves in his life, the direction of his desire, and his struggle with sex and morality. The allure of the edge! The best part of the whole film is the scene where Laura breaks free from his magic controller in "Claire's Knees"! He thought he could enjoy the afternoon spiritual indulgence to the fullest, but was pierced by reality. Chloé was just a little reckless and let him dodge, and fled from Chloé's house. Of course, he is "smart", he is not He is willing to be wet with the wings of his freedom by any small wave in life, preventing him from "sit on" the envy and respect of others in his work unit, and continue to "disguise" the beauty of other women in the afternoon to "cover up" his love for his wife. loyalty!

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Love in the Afternoon quotes

  • Chloé: Is she jealous?

    Frédéric: She's seen worse. We have a beautiful English nanny who walks around nude.

    Chloé: She's not afraid?

    Frédéric: She rightly believes I'm above physical urges. And she's not concerned about a girl I can't even talk to.

    Chloé: But you can talk to me.

  • Frédéric: [looking in a mirror] We really do make a nice couple, don't we?

    Chloé: The perfect couple.

    Frédéric: Chloé, would you marry me?

    Chloé: You're married.

    Frédéric: In real life, sure. But, in another life.

    Chloé: A double life?

    Frédéric: Not exactly. Don't you ever dream of living two lives at once, simultaneously, but completely and perfectly?

    Chloé: Impossible.

    Frédéric: It's a dream.