Love the free and easy in the French atmosphere

Omari 2022-11-11 15:24:52

Rohmer's films are suitable for watching in the not too hot early summer, or on a rainy rest day, at home and on the sofa. His films are like the light lemonade in a glass in summer. At first glance, it does not feel different, but when you taste it carefully, you can feel the light taste of it, and you can't stop it.

Rohmer's heroines are always simple and bright, from clothing to daily life. It's as simple as "I have no superiors and no subordinates, just get the job done". They have a lot of time, either on vacation or talking about where to go on vacation. Bright enough to always have a lazy and brisk smile, treat love with ease, even though it is tangled. Dressed in brightly colored clothes, they shuttled through the self-examination of various emotions and thoughts, with different images, but they all shone with their own charm.

The title of the film begins with the title: My friend's friend is my friend. Young people make friends either actively or passively, and then talk about love, philosophy, art, daily life, the most enviable thing is that they are frank, so that it is always easy for friends or strangers to see their own psychology” disease". They don’t care about face and candid chat, which is unattainable in China. Our communication is always polite and smooth, and we try our best to show how well we are living. If someone is willing to frankly expose their own Inner entanglement or mental illness, then what he gets is not necessarily sincere advice and help, but maybe gossip. Therefore, this kind of open and effective communication method is expected but not popular. Perhaps this is one of the reasons why I like French movies.

This film handles the emotional entanglement of the four people very well. The unsuitable people break up peacefully at the right time. Blessing each other, everything is slowly spread out, but the last interlaced couple's color makes people's heart move, can't help but smile.

It is human nature to pursue happiness and beauty. What is rare is that freedom and understanding. Because of our environment, we always carry too many things and want to pursue, but are restricted by layers of rules and regulations. When the time comes, we will be able to talk frankly with friends and strangers about daily life, thoughts, psychology, art, and our inner entanglements and struggles. Hey, gossip and face are the stumbling blocks that hinder the emancipation of the mind, the pursuit of self, the understanding of human nature, and the tolerance of oneself and others.

Love French movies, love Rohmer, there may also be a yearning.

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  • Alexandre: If you must know, I like slender, rather tall girls.

    Lea: Blondes or brunettes?

    Alexandre: Brunettes. With smooth, light, slightly tanned skin. They really attract me. Especially when they have big eyes and silky lashes.

    Lea: Cut it out. You promised not to lay it on!

    Alexandre: I'm not laying it on! You asked what my type was! You're much closer than Adrienne to my ideal. You've always attracted me. But fate was against it.

    Lea: Fate! You control yours, don't be modest!

    Alexandre: You're wrong! I don't like to push. I'm no Romeo. The fact is, girls like me! It's given me bad habits. It can be a disadvantage. They seek me out, so I just relax. Means I don't always wind up with the best. If I like a girl, I'll meet her sooner or later... Better later then too soon. Take us... I'm glad I met you now, not 6 months ago. We're both available...

    Lea: Stop it! What's available mean? And I don't like your kind of guy. I like to be wooed!

    Alexandre: You were with Fabien!

    Lea: You should have been insanely jealous.

    Alexandre: Who says I wasn't?

    Lea: Actions talk! You should've done something wild!

    Alexandre: Let's run away. I'll kidnap you!

    Lea: That's not so wild. And I said no!

    Alexandre: I heard yes.

    Lea: It meant no.

    Alexandre: I'll think of something wilder... Come live with me! You've even got your bags! My place's too big for me alone.

    Lea: When you're alone!

    Alexandre: I'm alone now.

    Lea: I'm going to my folks'. They're expecting me.

    Alexandre: Call them back!

    Lea: They're asleep.

    Alexandre: So they're not waiting up!

    Lea: I might move in with you, but not now. We've known each other 6 months, so wait 6 more months. During that period, you mustn't date anyone else. Then maybe I'll let myself be wooed!

    Alexandre: I accept. But you mustn't date anyone, either.

    Lea: That suits me fine!

    Alexandre: 6 months is a bit long. How about 6 days?

  • Adrienne: It's funny, I can't see you a bureaucrat. That's what you are though. You should be in the arts. You never wanted to paint, or write?

    Blanche: I've no talent. Even if I did... I'm not sure I'd want to do it for a living. Art for me is pure pleasure. Contemplating... it is enough.

    Adrienne: I can understand that. It's just that... In your office, they're all bureaucrats, Real ones! It's a bad environment. All they think about is rank... climbing the ladder... spending their lives... stepping over people. They don't even think about work... much less love! I know what I'm talking about!