Maybe as a Russian student, my understanding of this film is not the same as others. . .
The background of the story is the Russia of the Tsarist era, a gorgeous, proud and sad Russia. Some people may think that the palace and other things inside are a bit unrealistic, but that is indeed the Russia that Mikhalkov wants to show, including All aspects of her culture, folklore and social life.
In this context, there is a proud love that cannot allow a little impurity. . . This is the innate arrogance of Russians. It is not so much a love movie as it is a true portrayal of Russian character.
From Tolstoy's behavior, what we can see is not the madness and stubbornness caused by youth, but the unconditional dedication to the person he loves and the firm belief in pure love.
What he wanted was that Jane really fell in love with him, and the love that could control the lower body with the will of the upper body was what he wanted was pure love.
Maybe laugh at him for being stupid, sacrificing his bright future for such a woman, maybe doubt whether such a person exists. As long as it is recognized, it must be adhered to, no matter how difficult it is - this is the Russian concept. Therefore, for Jane, he can do all the crazy things, although there are many things, he dare not admit, but everyone will see his fiery sincere heart. . .
The story may be simple and conventional, or unrealistic, but in the face of love, who can be hard-hearted and soberly and rationally calculate the ratio of their income and expenditure in love, but do not touch the truth at all?
If you love, please love deeply. He proved with action what true unreserved love is. He clearly knew the consequences of this whip, but he didn't want Jane to regard his love as the love of an ignorant young man, and he didn't want to see his beloved woman courting others, no matter what the reason was reason.
At first, I felt very sad for him, not because of love, but because of his stubborn character. Maybe one more explanation and things won't get so bad. However, it is through this tragic way that the character of him and the entire Russian people can be better displayed - that kind of arrogance, stubbornness, and stubbornness that will never bow.
For the main thread of the story, it is carried out in an interspersed way. Their son, in the military camp, also used his persistence to finally get Mozart's approval and praise from the officers. That kind of stubbornness and persistence are also inherited from Tolstoy.
The ending of the story is rather bleak, when Jane is finally able to go to Siberia to find him, everything has changed, they see each other, but can no longer take a step forward. What kind of helplessness and sadness flashed on Tolstoy's handsome face?
Cold Siberia, buried their love?
Maybe not, I believe they will not regret knowing and falling in love with each other.
In our lifetime, we meet on narrow roads, and we cannot be spared in the end. . .
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