Amin is just a historical symbol that Uganda can't get rid of

Priscilla 2022-03-20 09:01:27

The film only describes the cruelty of Amin's regime from the perspective of a doctor, but we may view Amin's rule from a peaceful society, and we cannot look at the reasons for its tyranny from the position of the country and the ruler at that time, and get rid of the rule of foreign forces. , is Amin's lifelong political desire, which is absolutely correct and beyond reproach. In the political environment where foreign forces were surging and floating at the beginning of the country, how could one escape the assassination of internal and external forces alone. I think you can only experience it when you stand in his position and position. Therefore, Amin's paranoia must be based on a series of political circumstances. Looking back, this is not a true portrayal of the early days of some of our historical dynasties.

To be honest, Amin did have a reason to execute the protagonist. As the most trusted confidant, he committed adultery with his wife and attempted to assassinate himself. As a ruler with a very high prestige and a strong cult of personality, it must be hard to discourage. After all, Amin is just a politician from a warlord, not even a politician. To be more serious, it can only be said that his political consciousness is too low. But when the audience is watching this film, they have first defined the label of Amin, the devil, under this person, no matter what immoral things the protagonist does. All just bring the audience's emotions into the plot of escaping from tyranny.

The country where Amin is located is a turbulent period, and the only means may be through violence, especially in the early days of the country. Of course, the portrayal of his kissing human flesh may be fabricated, or it may be true, and where it comes from should be carefully considered. Some conclusions, because there are many people speaking, become conclusions, but the truth is not all made up of conclusions. If the Amin regime was not overthrown, but passed on correctly. Or the definition of its history becomes another version, because the compilation of history is also political and serves the current rulers. Therefore, we should take a critical eye to understand this history of Uganda. Although the film has been given "based on true events".... At the end of the film, when Amin is executing the doctor, the director gives him a close-up shot of a tear. Just as Amin also expected how he died, so he should also think that he is just an unchangeable symbol in the historical process of Uganda.

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  • Sarah Merrit: I hope you don't mind me saying this, but, you seem an unlikely candidate for this kind of work.

    Nicholas Garrigan: Why, 'cause I don't wear socks and sandals?

    Sarah Merrit: Touché.

    Nicholas Garrigan: I still want to make a difference, you know.

    Sarah Merrit: Really?

    Nicholas Garrigan: Yes, really. Want to have fun, too, though. Bit of adventure. Something different.

    Sarah Merrit: That's a lot of things.

    Nicholas Garrigan: Is it?

  • Idi Amin: You see, Jonah? This is the sort of man a president needs around him. Someone who is not afraid to speak his mind.