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Watching Notes - "New World"
Roberto 2022-09-21 19:23:52
1. Based on the stories of real people, I didn't expect this before watching the movie. 2. In general, there are both Western complacency and reflection on civilization; Europeans have finally discovered a new world, a promised land, where human equality can be achieved and a new Eden can be built; But in order to achieve all this, they must destroy a civilization that is purer than them. 3. The latter part is somewhat disjointed compared to the former part. There are too many things I want to talk about, about race, love, faith, freedom and civilization, and everything just floats on the screen. 4. The form is beautifully done, and the hand-held photography and stream-of-consciousness-like editing dwindling as life settles down, does indeed bring out the breath of a new Eden.
Extended Reading
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John Rolfe: I think you still love the man, and that you will not be at peace until you see him. In my vanity I thought I could make you love me, and one cannot do that or should not. You have walked blindly into a situation that you did not anticipate.
Pocahontas: You are the man I thought you were and more.
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Captain Christopher Newport: Let him go.
Colonist: You said to hang him, sir.
Captain Christopher Newport: Now remember Smith, you've come to these shores in chains. You're under a cloud, which you'll darken considerably if I hear any more of your mutinous remarks. Is that understood?
John Smith: [nods in recognition]