The so-called samurai, the so-called spirit

Desiree 2022-03-16 09:01:02

The reason why I watched this film is because my classmates said that there is such a cartoon of the same name, so they are interested in watching this original film. At the same time, this film is also internationally renowned and has a good reputation, so watch It is inevitable.
Sure enough, the master's film will always not disappoint, and it is exciting and unstoppable. The
film tells the story of the peasant seeking the help of the samurai because the peasant is unable to withstand the robbery, and the samurai helps the peasant win the final victory. The story of the robber. Because of the story, naturally, the film can be divided into two parts. The first part is the peasants looking for the samurai; the second part is the samurai protecting the peasants. Both of these two parts strongly reflect the Japanese A strange phenomenon in the country is the estrangement and opposition between the two classes of samurai and peasants, and even the degree of hatred.
In the previous part, when the warriors in the town learned that the farmers wanted to hire themselves to protect the farmers and serve as the farmers' bodyguards, they all sneered, thinking that this was an insult to their status as a warrior, and even more, they had to do something against these farmers. This situation is really funny. The samurai is a special class, a class that does not do anything to produce. Their income is mostly the belief of the lord. During the war, of course, there will be a lot of salary, because they have There are many opportunities for performance. But in peacetime, it is difficult for ordinary warriors to survive, especially Ronin warriors, it is even more difficult for them to make a living, because they do not have a fief, and if they want to live, they must maintain their own identity. It is very difficult. At this moment, you have to maintain your own inherent concepts and maintain your own identity. Of course, there will be great contradictions. At the same time, the lack of understanding of farmers also shows that, in fact, samurai Their sense of justice is actually very debatable. Their justice is a very narrow definition. It is only limited to a pragmatic class, limited to the category of subordinates and subordinates, and there is no independent judgment. It is a so-called "shame" culture. It has no manifestation of personal value. It just lives in a group that can provide a sense of security. It does not want to be rejected by the group for personal reasons. This is probably the reason for the unity of the Japanese. However, the consequence of this kind of collectivism is that it is impossible to make a correct judgment based on personal values. Samurai lives in this imaginary sense of security to paralyze themselves, comfort themselves with the identity of a samurai, and think that they are better than themselves. The peasants are much higher. It is really ridiculous. Of course, not all warriors hold this kind of rigid notion, but many people still accept the requirements of the peasants. Perhaps there is something different from the peasants. Request that kind of simple justice, but each samurai has made his own judgment, made his own definition of his own samurai identity, and is not stubborn in the general concept, which makes people feel that A burst of freshness.
In the second part, in the contact between the peasant and the samurai, the contradiction between the two classes was concentrated. The daughters of the peasant family had their hair cut short, the grain was hidden, and they avoided the samurai. Even if this is the guest they invited, they also have a consideration. Of course, it is no wonder these farmers, Kiku Chiyo, let us understand the facts. It is precisely because of the unlimited oppression of the farmers by the samurai class. Let the peasants have a deep sense of strangeness to them. In the moment of war, conscript troops; in peacetime, add gifts. Let the peasants living at the lowest level never enjoy the fruits of their labor and the joy of life. All this , Were brought by the samurai. For their ideals, for their ambitions, the flames of war and greed were brought to generations of farmers. The gap between the two classes gradually formed. The love between Tokatsu Shiro and Shino When I was known by everyone, it was similarly not understood by many people. I think it was Shino who chose a difficult path. Even Shino himself realized the distance between the two classes and made himself a farmer. My daughter fell in love with a samurai and felt anxious. When Shino's father finally reluctantly agreed to the union of Shino and Katsushiro, his eyes clearly showed a sense of reluctance and helplessness. However, this combination does not also imply that the farmer and the peasant. The samurai gradually came together and formed a stronger combination to face the upcoming dilemma. Only when these two classes truly understand and understand each other, can all the difficulties of the government be like thieves in the mountains. .

Now called the seven samurai, naturally, the film certainly has seven warriors. and of course, the name itself Kurosawa as a director is an honor, these are all features seven samurai to show the We have comedies and tragedies, which make people happy and embarrassed.
The one who impressed me the most was of course Kiku Chiyo. He was a samurai with a special identity. To put it bluntly, he was not a samurai at all, more like a bankrupt farmer, a rogue. I don’t know which samurai family got a genealogy from, I took it for granted to integrate myself into this class. The other six people didn't understand him at first, and even looked down on him a little bit. Only after Xiaoxi showed his ability, did he reluctantly agree to join the team. And on the banner, In the same way, I still can’t accept him completely, designing him as a triangle alone. But Kikuchiyo is the best bridge between the samurai and the farmers. When he first entered the village, the farmers avoided seeing him, it was him. One of his ideas brought the farmers together. And when the samurai began to resent the selfishness of the farmers, it was Kikuchiyo who came forward and spoke for the farmers with a sadness. He believed that the selfishness of the farmers came from Samurai. Although Kikuchiyo is not an official samurai, his battles are more brave than anyone else. Every time he takes the lead, regardless of safety. When finally in the heavy rain, when he is the leader of the hand-bladed robber , Even though he had been shot several times, he still defeated the opponent with a samurai-like spirit. Isn't this spirit what the samurai advocates. How can such a person not be a real samurai? Therefore, when a high sword is stuck in his grave, he has undoubtedly lived in this world forever as a samurai. And Kiku Chiyo's performance also has a lot of entertainment elements. It can be seen that, Director Kurosawa likes this character very much.
Kanbei is the leader of these seven people. And he has experienced a lot of battles, civil and military is also suitable to be a leader. He can be regarded as a model of warrior in Kurosawa's heart, with high martial arts, Resourceful, and more importantly, eager for justice. Knowing that this is an uneconomical battle, without fame and profit, but he still stands up and is willing to fight for the peasants. This kind of action can be regarded as a "chia". "Now. And his free and easy, his heartiness is also deeply impressed. Whenever he is happy, he always touches his head, which is really naive.
Katsushiro is also a character with a lot of ink in this. He is a very enthusiastic and righteous samurai. Although he has no combat experience, he is a kind of samurai, so he must participate in the battle anyway. He worshiped Kanbingbei as his division. We can think that after many years, Katsushiro must be another Kanbingbei. When he saw the peasants in grief because of the loss of rice, he even took out a penny to let the farmers not grieve. He was also considerate. Let them shut their voices and not let other warriors know about the situation. This kind of compassion, I am afraid that ordinary warriors lack. Although martial arts are not smart, but as long as they have this chivalrous heart, they are not also a dignified warrior. Well. I’m afraid it’s still the best one.
Goro Hebei is also an interesting person. He is always smiling. He is superb in martial arts and did not participate in this battle for the sake of farmers. He has a kind of scholar who died for his confidant. His state of mind. He thought Kanbingbei was a real samurai, and he was willing to be sent by him. And his wisdom was also very high. Many of the location facilities in the village were based on his plan. In the end, his death was. It's not
clear or not, it's just that there is no direct expression from the villagers. Shichiroji is a difficult person to explain. As a samurai, he has put down his sword, picked up a pole, and became a peddler. Live an ordinary life. But once he has a place where he is needed, he can give up this peace and become a soldier again. This kind of peace of mind, I am afraid that ordinary people can not calmly exchange. And when the battle is over, he I am afraid it will be no different from an ordinary person. This kind of constant conversion of identity can only be done by someone like him who sees through life and death.
Jiuzang should be the best in martial arts among them. When he came out, he was competing with others. At first he used wooden swords, and then he switched to real swords. He was calm and watched with divine eyes. The eyes of the opponent make the most suitable counterattack in an instant. He is a person who only pursues martial arts, and he seems a little bored in the film. He joined this matter, I am afraid it is another kind of practice. In this pursuit of martial arts In the eyes of people, apart from climbing to the highest level of martial arts, others are probably worthless. Such a person may feel incomprehensible. But this kind of persistence is also worthy of admiration. In the end, he died under a musket. I think this is also very meaningful. No matter how superb martial arts, as a killing technique, it is always inferior to the newer weapons. If martial arts is only regarded as a kind of murder Trick, that really devalues ​​the value of martial arts.
As for Heihachi, he is considered to be very poor in martial arts. His evaluation is middle and lower. And he himself said that he is a samurai who can only have the courage to escape. However, he But it was the first samurai to sacrifice. How could his efforts to save his life be explained by escape alone? Regarding life, these samurai have a calm attitude, thinking that the death of a samurai is right. It is the fate of the samurai. There is nothing to avoid, just like eating and sleeping. With this view of life and death, how can ordinary people fight against it? This attitude has a fateful feeling. Kikuchiyo and Katsushiro are much worse. One is that Kikuchiyo is not a regular samurai; the other is that Katsushiro has not experienced the test of life and death. After this time, he will probably have another experience of life.
Facing his companions At the time of our grave, Kanbei said, "We still lost in this battle." Shichiroji was still a little puzzled, "This time the victor is these farmers." When the samurai was still deeply mourning the death of his partner At that time, farmers have begun to celebrate this victory with singing and dancing. Different values ​​give people different assessments of victory. One is material, and the other is more spiritual.

Director Kurosawa Akira This film describes the life of a samurai for us, and portrays us the image of a samurai. It gives us a kind of attention and understanding of this contradictory group. It also makes us sigh with life and face life more squarely.
This Kind of samurai spirit,Perhaps it is where the essence of Japan's national spirit lies.
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Seven Samurai quotes

  • Kambei Shimada: Train yourself, distinguish yourself in war... But time flies. Before your dream materializes, you get gray hair. By that time your parents and friends are dead and gone.

  • Woman Farmer: Is there no god to protect us? Land tax, forced labor, war, drought and now bandits! The gods want us farmers dead!