The extravagance in the film, see this passage: "The Labyrinth of Lonely" Paz: Some French sociologists regard festivals as a kind of ceremonial extravagance. Thanks to this kind of profligacy, a collective can be envied by heaven and earth. ... Excessive profligacy and wasted energy indicate the abundance of this collective. That kind of luxury is an evidence of health, a display of abundance and power. Or a magic trap. Because with the help of waste, it is hoped to attract real abundance through infection: money can attract money. The irrigated life reproduces more lives... Splurge attracts or provokes abundance, this is an investment, just like any other investment. It's just that the profits here cannot be measured or counted. It is to gain strength, life and health. In this sense, festivals are one of the oldest forms of economy, and there are losses and gains.
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