At the beginning of the film, the heroine's elegant smile and divergent thinking, "The universe, imagine yourself in it," such a sentence naturally spit out from the mouth of the graceful woman in front of her, "I don't believe in God, I only believe in philosophy". The sentence was resolutely said from the woman's mouth and solemnly, accompanied by still elegance, but more courageous persistence.
The film made in Spain has a strong religious reflection. I still remember the words I saw in "Spain Travel Notes", a nation, a religion, only when you are strong enough, can you confidently accept the differences from others . In that era, there were too many extremes in religious things, and there were also many irrational, insecure, and even less self-confident. So we can only start endless killing and plundering, endless revenge and bloodshed.
When the restraint disappears in an instant, some people will feel dazed and confused, while others will be ecstatic. This ecstasy will spread and spread quickly. Just like the collection in Pandora's box, when the lid of the box is opened, it pours out and can no longer be taken back. Christianity came, poured into the Library of Alexandria, Athena was destroyed, Zeus was toppled, the ignorant humans roared into the library, and the long scrolls danced in the air, accompanied by a long-suppressed Christian Shout, but who can hear the cries of those ancient books? Who can understand the splendid civilization that was burned to ashes? At a critical juncture, with so many ancient books, who can distinguish what is a fine product and what must be taken away? These are impossible to judge, and I can only speculate about what value they would create if they existed. Tears poured out unconsciously, because of the ignorance of human beings blinded by religion at that time, and also because of the silent history.
Greek civilization is open, broad, and tolerant of others with a broad mind, but the golden age will pass, and the elders begin to be cowardly and unconfident, which means that they can no longer stand on a high platform and look down, because their minds has disappeared. The polytheism in the film is nothing more than a Greek civilization that insists on belief. Rome came, Christianity came, and the regime changed, but the belief continued. A woman, with her firm footsteps, embarked on the path of seeking the truth.
Appreciate everything about Hippalia, her humor, her wisdom, I still remember Orestes' confession to her about MUSE in the film, she used a sentence that you need another MUSE named music to save your soul; When Orestes wooed in public, he accepted it with great air, but later recovered his lost reputation.
There is a feeling called eternal pursuit. In fact, the relationship between Hypalia and Orestes is also In this way, there is no disgust, it is just that one party appreciates the other more. At first, he was disgusted by Orestes' playfulness, but later, he was attracted by his bravery and spirit. In my opinion, the most admirable thing for a nobleman is his soul. They may be tired in normal times, but at critical moments, the noble head will always be proudly raised, deeply touched by Orestes' refusal to kneel in front of Cyril's Bible Falling down, it is a kind of dedication to love and firmly believe in love. What may never be obtained will become eternal, MUSE should be seen from a distance for a lifetime, but not too close. If they are too close, the two are afraid of being hurt. In fact, the more important thing is that the spiritual bond will gradually weaken.
In the film, Daus, another young man, doesn't know what to use to evaluate this man with deep eyes. His eyes are full of resentment and sorrow that he wants to love but cannot love. Always thought he would stay by Hypalia's side, and later, his exile, his uncertainty about his beliefs and his deep sense of inferiority made him flee, and he set fire to Hypalia's most cherished ancient book, he Pushed to the statue of Zeus, he lived peacefully in the place where the bright library turned into a livestock raising, although there were uncertainties and confusion about God, but what could the originally humble life resist? Maybe what he can do, and finally, let Hypalia die with a shred of dignity that may have no dignity at all...
Thinking about Hippalia's life, I came to the conclusion that her life was wonderful, without lingering love between men and women, because she had a more extensive philosophy and universe in her heart, and a more noble soul, I still remember what she said , I will die without any regrets after researching this question. Such an expression may be a little less elegant, but it is not a prophecy. What is more important than gain and loss? I think for her, dying like that might be a relief, better than spiritual bondage and moral enslavement.
A film, how much is left for me? I didn't delve into it, but the thoughts it brought to me were endless, and this film left me more about religion and the consideration of human nature. Only the times can be lamented.
Finally, I conclude with a passage in "Notes from a Spanish Travel", "Those who are ignored in the high political tide, who seem to be irrelevant, who seem to be alienated and selfish and talk to themselves, they follow It is my own nature to ponder and create some things that seem to be self-entertainment and seem to have no urgent significance to the country, but these creations will be handed down unexpectedly for a long time, and will eventually become the spiritual backbone of this nation.” Hypalia is remembered by history and has also left a deep imprint on my memory.
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