View Jean Cocteau's Beauty and the Beast La belle et la bête

Domenica 2022-03-22 09:02:28

the criterion collection 6#

are mostly drama elements. The film further expands the space for drama performances and creates more illusions through light and shadow technology.

The top-down shot of the father returning home is like a painting, covering all the characters while conveying a gloomy atmosphere.

The slow motion of the little daughter running into the castle is beautiful.

The beast's voice was gentle. The importance of sound as a symbol.

The duality of man is at war as the beast recedes in agony into darkness in the smoke of witchcraft.

In fact, the final part of the film is a discussion of what justice is.

Mirror, growth and deformation of desire.

The beast carried the beauty out of the cave and flew away. . . Well enough. . .

Fairy tales always crack ethics.

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Extended Reading

Beauty and the Beast quotes

  • Félicie: I'd rather sleep in sheets than hang them up. Look at my hands!

    Ludovic: Appalling!

    Adélaïde: Look at mine! Reduced to being a cook!

    Ludovic: My dear princesses, when you're poor, you work!

  • Belle: He's entrusted me with the key to his treasure. He has complete confidence in me. *I'd* be the monster if I were not to return.