I marveled that the cholera disaster in Europe in the 1830s in the film described how the panic and government isolation system was similar to that of China at that time. The appearance of this film really happened at the right time.
Such coincidences are rare in life.
The film has another Chinese translation of "Love in the Boundless Time" to highlight the theme of love. But I think that if I only see love in the film, it must be the biggest regret.
The more I watch it, the more sure I am. This is a masterpiece reminiscent of the European aristocratic era. There are countless details in the film, which are the most affectionate memory of the aristocratic era. However, because this kind of affection is always conveyed in a calm manner and full of restraint, it is not easy for people to perceive it. But this in itself fits an important aspect of the aristocratic spirit itself, which is "temperance." This is one of the reasons I am willing to appreciate it over and over again.
What qualities should a medieval nobleman possess? Loyal, courageous, perseverance, friendship, caring but restrained, graceful but decisive. They are warriors of God, protectors of women, children and civilians. All of these seem to be describing the two protagonists of the film, right?
In medieval knights, their loyalty and love are first of all to God. The film describes Europe that has experienced the baptism of the Napoleonic Wars in the 1830s, where nationalism is booming, and waves of national revolutions in Europe are one after another. The loyalty to God has been replaced by the love and loyalty of the hero Angelo to his native Italy, which is not difficult for us modern people to understand. Angelo's love for the motherland and loyalty to the cause of national revolution (independence) are by no means inferior to the love of Christians in the Middle Ages to God and loyalty to the lords.
Angelo was a revolutionary, and he and his friends were engaged in the revolutionary cause of making Italy independent. They are full of friendship, tacit understanding and trust, just like a big family.
Cervantes made the most pungent mockery of medieval European chivalry with "Don Quixote." But it does not hinder people's imagination of knights. In the film, the protagonist Angelo encounters a woman with two children in the woods late at night. She looks innocent and innocent. Reading the legend of the knight "Song of Roland" makes this lovely lady's mind full of For the naive and beautiful fantasy of a medieval knight, she must hope that one day she can meet him in the woods and get his protection, and the best love. Angelo appeared in front of her like a dream, making her seem to be in Charlemagne's Europe-Angelo in front of her was so consistent with the image of a knight hero in her mind.
Angelo became her protector. At the time of parting, she gave "Song of Roland" to Angelo, expressing the most beautiful love in her heart in the most romantic way she knew. It was the love of an aristocratic woman to a knight. For a woman full of beautiful fantasies, this must be the most beautiful and happiest moment in her life.
Later, when Angelo came back to look for her again, she had been killed by cholera. Life is impermanent.
This episode is just an episode. The real story happened between Angelo and Paulina, another noble woman. Those who are familiar with the legends of European knights must know that the most typical knight love must not occur between a knight and an unmarried woman, but between a knight and a married lady.
Paulina’s appearance is in sharp contrast with the scary crowds in the small town. It also tells us that she and Angelo must fit in, because they are so calm in the face of the threat of death. No panic and uneasiness can be seen on it.
Of course, Angelo is different from Paulina. He is young, and although his face is written with determination, he is not written with maturity. He is sensitive, even nervous. Inadvertently enters someone else's house, he has to organize his attire, repeating apologies constantly. When Paulina questioned this as a mature woman and mentioned his mother, he felt that his pride was offended and got up to leave. It wasn't until Pauline pointed out that she was actually scared alone, which made him have to pick up the sense of responsibility as a man.
Later, we saw the two protagonists show their difference on multiple occasions. They dare to treat patients infected with cholera, even if it seems hopeless, in sharp contrast with the fear and idling of others. They seem to be lawless and do not follow any rules, as if these can be easily controlled by them. The police at the border and the dragoons in Austria seemed helpless with them. The seemingly insurmountable border area allowed them to gallop. The dignified air that was originally full of death has become more and more vigorous and hopeful due to their agitation.
There are also contests between them. Two people with distinct and strong personalities cannot be without contradiction together. Sometimes, they all seem stubborn and no one can persuade anyone until one gives an order to another, or even swings a horse whip. Of course, men are still men after all. Paulina asked: Have you never hesitated? Are you not afraid of cholera? Angelo couldn't explain, he just said: Cholera is afraid of me. His face is far-fetched, but this is the best explanation.
They slowly get to know each other.
Angelo was born during the Napoleonic Wars, which was the most exciting era in modern European history and the era of romanticism. His father was a minister of Napoleon, but he had never seen his father. His mother was a nobleman and gave him a good upbringing. It can be seen that no one can replace his mother's position in his heart: he admires his mother, and he constantly writes to his mother. He said, everything I do is to satisfy you.
Paulina is the daughter of an ordinary doctor. By chance, she became a noble wife. The husband's name is Roland, who has the same name as the hero of "Roland's Song". She is a few dozen years younger than her husband, but it can be seen that she admires him, and someone who can be admired by such a woman must be extraordinary. At the end of the film, Roland appeared on the stage. Although the nobleman riding a horse, although old, he was extraordinary, with a tall posture and a firm face, worthy of the name of a heroic knight.
Love arises from such repeated contests and mutual understanding, everything seems so natural.
There is a difference between men and women. Paulina said that she was scared. Later, setbacks made her lose confidence. At this time, Angelo's perseverance and perseverance gave her confidence. She regained her confidence and determination, and together with Angelo broke through the isolation station set up by the border police.
A woman with a firm will, when her faith needs another man to support her, is there anything doubtful about the emergence of love?
A kind of restraint keeps the two of them at a distance. Especially Angelo, he has the sensibility and self-control that a determined man should have, and he has never been chaotic. Until Paulina was exhausted after running around repeatedly, the cholera attack finally came, which was the most serious test for the two. Regardless of everything, Angelo tore Olena's clothes to pieces, and used alcohol to smear Paulina's body all night... A strange skin blind date made the distance between the two people so close, but it was like life and death The distance is so far away. The god of death almost took Paulina away, and was taken back by Angelo. Paulina was finally saved.
Love is not the only theme, there are hymns of the will of life, and more.
The era of nobility is gone, and such love stories are rare.
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