Despair in the system

Filiberto 2022-03-21 09:01:13



1841-1853, twelve years as a slave.

In 1853, it was 8 years before the Civil War broke out, and 12 years before the abolition of slavery. In other words, for a long time after the male owner was "saved", slavery was still reasonable and legal in the South.

Movies are the subject of easy attention and liking. A free black man was easily trafficked into a black slave and returned home on the belief that "I am a free man" during the twelve years of oppression without freedom.

But don't tell me that he survived on the belief that he must go home to see his wife and children. It's very simple. Just look at the "natural" black slaves, and those who don't resist will know. They also have separated wives and children, but they are not "free people", they will always be black slaves in the south, and they are rebellious? !

Therefore, this is despair in the system. This kind of despair makes individuals feel that they will always be powerless.

Despair:

1. For the first time, the male protagonist truly realized that he was going to be a black slave and could no longer live well.

2. The letter that cannot be sent is burned.

3. Forced to be sold separately from their young sons and daughters to different slavery black mothers who cry all day long.

4. Passy’s despair is the most moving. She couldn't stand it when she was whipped and ripped apart.

After the hero is rescued, Passy’s despair is estimated to be unable to keep her alive. Therefore, Passy's final ending must still be dead, and the poor thing is that he can't commit suicide if he wants to die.
After
watching the movie, you will think that the male protagonist has been rescued, but what about the other black slaves? Just like when you watch an anti-fascist movie, the protagonist escapes from the concentration camp and is rescued. What about the others? The answer is naturally clear, and the ending is already doomed.
(Movies thought of rescue and escape: Colony of Dignity 2015)

The two slave owners in the film are also highlights. Brad Pitt also came to rescue the hero with a soy sauce.

There are more than one empty shots in the film.

The long shot in the film that is not to be ignored, the male protagonist is hanging, and the other slaves are blind and powerless.
This free world.

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Extended Reading
  • Kira 2022-03-26 09:01:02

    The best picture of this year's Oscar. The whole film is very neat, several long shots such as hanging and caning are very powerful, the leading role and the actress are very good, and some details are also handled perfectly. But I don't know why I feel that I am still a little short of five stars. The best Oscar films are often such "blockbusters" that are too neat and tall and adapted from real events. A good film is a good film, but it is always lacking in spirituality and surprises. (7.5/10)

  • Carley 2022-04-24 07:01:02

    General, not deep enough

12 Years a Slave quotes

  • Solomon Northup: We need a sympathetic ear. If we have an opportunity to explain our situation...

    Clemens: Who in your estimation is that sympathetic ear?

    Solomon Northup: The two men I journeyed with. I'm certain they're making inquires at this very moment.

    Clemens: I would be just as certain they are counting the money paid for delivering you to this place.

    Solomon Northup: They were not kidnappers. They were artists. Fellow performers.

    Clemens: You know that? You know for certain who they were?

    [Solomon cannot answer]

    Clemens: How I reckon the situation: whatever past we had... well, that's done now. The reality to come is us being transported southward. New Orleans if I were to venture. After we arrive, we'll be put to market. Beyond that... Well, once in a slave state I suppose there's only one outcome.

  • Radburn: Jus takin' a li'l trip, tha's all. Don't want to frighten the chil'ren none over a li'l boat ride, do yah?