The film "The Tightrope Walker" is a biographical documentary. It records his crazy dream-chasing process through the recollections of Philip himself and his various related people, as well as the simulated reproduction of the situation at that time and some materials. With the support of his girlfriend, the born adventurer finally succeeded in making a pioneering act, walking a tightrope on the World Trade Center, attracting the attention of the world.
The film records in detail all the sacrifices Philip made to board the World Trade Center. After 6 and a half years back and forth, this crazy adventurer conquered Notre Dame de Paris, conquered the Sydney Bridge, and was eager to board the World Trade Center! He pursued this dream for no reason, only based on this deep desire for adventure. The film truly and objectively records the story of Philip doing his best to pursue his dreams, thus reflecting the tireless and deep desire of these crazy geniuses for dreams. And the breakdown of friendship and love at the end of the film has a profound revelation to reality. Friends who once silently supported the crazy actions behind their backs, their friendship was supported by their hard work. When the pioneering work was realized, everything was over. Just like "there is no next time", the relationship is also coming to an end. In the end, Philip walked the tightrope alone, which means that perhaps the geniuses of those crazy egos are bound to end alone.
Interviews with current characters and simulated reproductions of the situation at that time are featured throughout the film. These two scenes have a strong sense of time and space. The interview and the simulated situation correspond to each other, and between the transitions, the audience can quickly enter the situation, but can maintain the current thinking angle. The expressions and emotions of everyone in the interviews were recorded in detail, which made up for the lack of character emotions in the simulated scenarios. There are many blurred black and white scenes in the film, with various details to increase the sense of compactness and detail of the plot. Among them, the preparations on the last night were such a set of pictures, emphasizing the various movements of the hands and the displacement of the limbs, and downplaying their expressions, so that the detailed description has a tense atmosphere and a sense of suspense. And the two-line narrative of the film is also a major feature. The completion of the World Trade Center affects Philip's restless heart, and this kind of editing has a good supplement to the inner desire of the characters.
As for the music, it is worth mentioning that at the end, Philip performs on the wire and enjoys the endless pleasure that this amazing performance brings to himself. The piano piece appeared slowly, "I saw Philip right there. It was unparalleled. It was so beautiful. He seemed to be walking in the clouds... At one point he knelt down and saluted...", graceful and elegant The posture, combined with the soothing soundtrack of the piano, suddenly produces a romantic atmosphere. "That is simply too beautiful", "wonderful and profound". Friends and girlfriends couldn't help shedding tears when they talked about the scene. What kind of relief, a kind of release, a kind of joy, a kind of moving. At that moment, it was a beautiful achievement. The softness of the piano is also matched with the playback of the photo, and that moment is worthy of eternal memory. Suddenly the strings replaced the piano, with a strong rhythm and a dignified atmosphere, indicating a turning point in the plot. The piano and strings after coming out of the police station were like a triumphant triumph. Philip accomplished the feat, and at this time, immersed in the endless joy of himself, he knew that he was an unparalleled performer. At the end of the film, the soothing piano sounded again, and at this time Philip was only alone, leaving the audience with infinite emotions.
"Life should be on the verge of danger, you have to resist, break the rules, never stop, refuse to constantly challenge your life and your ideas, so that you can walk a tightrope." In this summary the film ends. We are left with more thinking.
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