Vivian hates men, does not trust others, and proves the despicableness of human nature by collecting vicious news. No one can deny the one-sidedness and narrow-mindedness of this subconscious behavior, but Vivienne needs them, she needs them to be sure that society is dark, and then she can proudly say "I knew it was so".
For the answer in her heart, she devoted her life to looking for proof, and tried to increase the number of samples to make "one-sided" "comprehensive". The newspapers she collected could fill a two-car garage, carry it with her even if she moved, and she even fumed when her employer took some to paint the walls.
She effectively but inefficiently balances the evil thoughts in her heart, at the cost of becoming apathetic and closing her heart. It's not hard to see that she had a bad past.
However, her photos, or in other words, her creations, are full of romance, humor, absurdity, compassion, and warmth, but there is no damage or injury.
Fortunately, she came across photography.
The practical significance of photography to her, unlike others, is not as a tool to get rid of mediocrity, but to build an ideal and orderly world for her and lead her to escape from the cruel society. Just like the attic that does not let other people enter in reality, in the photography space, she also does not want people around her to spy on her works.
The saddest part in the film is that Vivian wanted to chat with a few old friends, but she found that her friends were unavailable, leaving a regret. The most touching scene is undoubtedly the exhibition of her works in her hometown. Many elderly people came to watch and pointed to the photos to retrieve their memories of the past. Recording the present time through images makes it a tool to connect the past and the future. This is the meaning of photography to all human beings.
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