"Fleming and Hithern"

Lue 2022-09-10 13:30:47

Fleming and Hitron, two members of the Danish underground resistance during World War II.

The entire film has been advancing for two hours around the various actions of the two people. With the influence of their emotional lives and the transformation of their personalities caused by the long-term numbness and killing, they gradually penetrated into the surrounding environment, and the opposing and ambiguous internal situation also changed. changing. They have doubts about their current state of life and are constantly in danger.

The film's photography, editing, soundtrack, including costumes, and art are all first-class, but under such packaging, the film did not choose to expand the grand background of the era like Hollywood or to lash out with human nature for the purpose of sensationalism. It can be said that the two male protagonists prop up such a work that is both exciting and interesting to watch.

It's a pity that a narrative-driven film, with a less-than-novel plot (perhaps related to adaptations from real people), obviously only makes it at best a masterpiece rather than a masterpiece.

2008-12-09

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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.