A life like a red thread.

Nick 2022-03-23 09:01:28

This time, director Malick applied the poetic and oil painting-like shooting techniques of "Days of Heaven" to the war scene, interpreting the philosophy of the world at every moment of life and death. At the beginning of the film, such a question is raised-whether there is malice in nature, and why there is war.
"How can we enjoy eternal peace and return to the green mountains and green waters. Love, where did it come from, who ignited the fire of love in our hearts, and even war cannot be extinguished and conquered. I was a prisoner, now Freed again. "
War and Peace, Liberty and Slavery, Lies and Truth, Live or Die.
Every minute of human life is like a river straddling these two opposites, and like a thin red line swaying in the wind.
"This is our only world, but we are still killing each other here."
"There are only two ways to choose, either accept the lie or let them die."
Freud once said that whether human beings can survive happily , it all depends on the extent to which humans can resist the urge to commit suicide.
Some people are stunned in front of the dead, and some people see the light in it.
God, come and see the world you have created.
He is struggling.

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Extended Reading
  • Eloy 2022-03-24 09:01:26

    The relationship between nature and human beings has risen from the emotional social relationship level of the previous Malick films to the philosophical level of seeking the ultimate meaning under the exercise of the war environment, the discussion between this world and the other world, the constant questioning of God, the personal meaning and the overall Conflict of meanings, but nature is still a safe haven for human beings. In the eyes of God, all things shine. The lighting design of the photography scheduling of the war scenes is really beautiful.

  • Ivory 2022-03-23 09:01:28

    The real war, paradoxically, comes across among every individuals' spirits as well as on battlefields, in order to win sth cherished once

The Thin Red Line quotes

  • Pvt. Jack Bell: [voice over] We. We together. One being. Flow together like water. Till I can't tell you from me. I drink you. Now. Now.

  • Capt. James 'Bugger' Staros: [praying] You're my light. My guide.