That's great, it's worth it

Libbie 2022-09-10 19:54:23

I just watched the Danish film "Flammen og Citronen" ("Flemmen and Citronen")

in 2008. It is similar to the genre of "Black Book" or even "Lust and Caution". It is about "flame" and "pomelo" Of course, the story of two fighters who assassinated collaborators and Nazi officers in Copenhagen during World War II is much broader than that.

The picture is so heavy that it makes people depressing. If there are occasional gunshots to remind people, it will really make people suffocate gradually.

What determines the fate of people, and who represents the side of justice?

Probably dominated by love and hatred, it doesn't matter whether it is justice or not.

The long-standing hatred in the heart of the hero "Flame" comes from the tyranny of the Nazis against his girlfriend, so he believes that the Nazis are his lifelong enemies, especially after the Nazis occupied his hometown.

It seems that everyone is so innocent. They accidentally kill people who shouldn't be killed, and they let people who shouldn't be let go.

The male protagonist also simply believed in a woman. Although this woman also had feelings for him, she eventually betrayed him and caused him to die tragically.

I suddenly remembered the last scene in Lust, Caution, when Kwong Yumin looked at Wang Jiazhi, and Wang Jiazhi looked at Kwong Yumin. The complex and different psychology of the two summed up their respective lives. And Mr. Yi, probably because he loved less, he lived longer.

The leaders of the male protagonists are no longer pure Danish resistance leaders. One of them killed his own personal enemies with the hands of the male protagonist, while the others took the initiative to sacrifice due to the battle between the two camps of the east and the west when the war progressed. our simple male protagonist. (Judging by the person who carried the suitcase for the heroine at the end) In

political struggles, the sacrifice of passionate young people, whether it was 20 years ago or 90 years ago, the only difference is that the final winner always gives them a Label, or warrior, or rebel.

However, young people are always lovely, and the enthusiasm of nationalism is always touching, even if they often believe in the wrong people and go the wrong way. And their enthusiasm is to pursue the truth, and they don't care whether they sacrifice themselves in the pursuit of the truth. They believe that their sacrifices can bring happiness to more people. This is great and worthwhile.

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Flame & Citron quotes

  • Gilbert: You are a Partisan. That's very interesting. A soldier without a front. Are you a good soldier? Are you prepared to pay the price?

    Flammen: What price?

    Gilbert: What do you think? Your life. You see, there can only be three reasons for fighting in a war. Firstly, career opportunity. It's widespread, but does not produce good soldiers. You have a fear of dying and only think of peace. Secondly, ideology. Love of the mother country. That is much more intriguing, but the dreamer breaks down. He doesn't have the strength. He's shallow. The frivolous and presumptuous nature of youth. Unless he's passionate; fanatical if you will. That makes for a good soldier.

    Flammen: And thirdly?

    Gilbert: Hate. Hatred of your enemy. Hate seduces you into doing things you never thought yourself capable of. Unless the hatred is caused by a personal neurosis...

    Flammen: What are you saying?

    Gilbert: The neurotic is intelligent and he has doubts. If he is betrayed, his hatred fades; and doubt sets in. War does nothing for the neurotic. The gentle loving father is not to be found in war. Your cause, Christiansen; is legitimate. Now, you must become a good soldier.