A serious suspense

Adelbert 2022-10-21 23:46:30

The power of satire lies mainly in the proper application of its form - just like the hilarious and amused of cross talk, the laughter can only be shown through interaction.
So Buñuel shoots seemingly absurdly, but is extremely serious and serious. The impression formed through this contrast has a powerful effect... For example, the neutral buildings in the "obscene photos" convey a self-evident social confinement, and the method to produce this effect is to use the viewer's Make a fuss about the psychological expectations of the image. This method is not very clever (with the times), but the overall effect is still achieved.
Thinking about it carefully, isn't this set of narrative techniques exactly the way to create suspense - Hitchcock's reverse application. And it is this series of suspense that really drives the development of the film. In contrast to the realist plot impetus of "The Forgotten People", Buñuel's later films basically rely on creating suspense; contrast to narrate. Including "Prudence," "Simon," and "Galaxy," it's nothing but the electrification of absurdist drama. Therefore, it is logical to present a sketched architectural style.

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The Phantom of Liberty quotes

  • Le père Gabriel/Father Gabriel: Good evening, madame. Do you know what this is?

    L'infirmière: Yes, it's an image.

    Le père Gabriel/Father Gabriel: A miraculous image of St. Joseph. It sometimes has amazing effects on the sick.

    L'infirmière: Really?

    L'infirmière: I was thinking of your father. Sometimes faith succeeds where science fails. We just came from the Marquise of Pomarede. She was near death. We brought her the image, we prayed, and this morning when we left the chateau...

    L'infirmière: She was cured?

    Le père Gabriel/Father Gabriel: She was a bit better.

  • Le docteur de Legendre/Doctor Pasolini: You have cancer of the liver.

    Legendre/Mr. Legendre: Cancer? Me?

    Le docteur de Legendre/Doctor Pasolini: It's in a fairly advanced state. But today, you know, these things... Cigarette?