Slaves Can't Build Pyramids: After Viewing the Bridge on the River Kwai

Clementina 2022-03-19 09:01:03

Sir, there is no civilization here. Well, just right here to introduce civilization.

Funny movie. Benedict said in "The Chrysanthemum and the Knife" that the Japanese have a characteristic that they do not surrender easily, and once they surrender, they will be completely loyal to the new collective. Nixon matter is loyal to civilization. He did not surrender to the barbarians. He claimed to have transformed the Japanese with the so-called gentlemen of the British nation, legal and civilized. He succeeded! In the absolutely authoritarian environment of the Japanese prisoner of war camp, the British actually won the power of prisoners of war. With the contract already made, the British fulfilled their word. Even Nixon himself treasoned and sacrificed for the contract. Nixon did build the Bridge on the River Kwai like leaders - they worked as free men (fighters) rather than slaves. "Slaves can't build pyramids." This kind of contract spirit is noble and outdated. Under the war, "everyone is crazy", it seems absurd. General comment: The movie is a bit long, with some light comedy condiments. This may not be a repeat of history either. But there is something worth remembering. 【January 9th】

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  • Aniyah 2022-03-23 09:01:24

    9 points. A bit of an offbeat POW camp story. Colonel Ying, who was captured, vowed not to betray the principle and would not do hard labor. Later, he tried his best to build bridges and vowed to protect the fruits of his labor. The bombed bridge tour is a lot like the desert tour in Lawrence of Arabia.

  • Nico 2022-04-24 07:01:03

    A special work in war movies, with a unique perspective, dignity, perseverance, and desire for beauty are linked to war. The act of building the bridge is just to build momentum for the enemy. This magnificent project on the ruins is like the sand in the river. Sen is deeply immersed in it, and the last touch has been accompanied by death. The lens faces the sun many times, and gives different hues of sunlight and characters to participate in the characterization and narration. The scorching, distant sunset is a human attribute.

The Bridge on the River Kwai quotes

  • Colonel Nicholson: It is quite understandable; it's a very natural reaction. But one day - in a week, a month, a year - on that day when, God willing, we all return to our homes again, you're going to feel very proud of what you have achieved here in the face of great adversity. What you have done should be, and I think will be, an example to all our countrymen, soldier and civilian alike. You have survived with honor - that, and more - here in the wilderness. You have turned defeat into victory. I congratulate you. Well done.

  • Colonel Nicholson: What have I done?