after the wedding

Robin 2022-03-24 09:03:08

Death, a very "ordinary" event, is full of connotations: the struggles and contradictions of the parties involved, the pain and reluctance of relatives, and the innocence of children.
When the twins drop roses and say "bye, papa", when the Indian boy refuses to go to Denmark and says "you can visit me often", they have no idea what "death" and "parting" mean.
The world is different for everyone.
On the one hand, the male protagonist has great love and is willing to help countless orphans; on the other hand, he is also reckless and refuses to take responsibility for the family. People who want to die when they don't want to die will die anyway, and the male protagonist finally takes his responsibility.
The life of the characters in the film is divided into two parts, before the wedding and after the wedding. The dream before the wedding, and the cruelty after the wedding. After a grand and sweet wedding, the truth of life is revealed.
The film uses a lot of silent long shots, backlit black plants, moist and dark animal eyes, and conveys the emotion of depression and sadness everywhere.
And there is an Indian-style funeral at the beginning, which echoes the Danish funeral at the end.

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After the Wedding quotes

  • Jørgen Lennart Hannson: I am sick, damn it! I'm the one that is out of time. Jacob, I am dying. You have to stay and do what we have decided. Anna will need you... And Helene... And the boys... They're so young, Jacob. Look at me, Jacob! Don't you see that there is a point to all of this? You have a responsibility here, Jacob. Do I have to live on the other side of the world to get your help?

  • Helene Hannson: I want to come with you.

    Jørgen Lennart Hannson: No, out of the question. You don't want to, Helene. It's sons and their father in the woods. Or else they'll turn out gay.