What do we remember?

Camylle 2022-03-24 09:02:36

Churchill once said: How far we can go depends on how far we can look back.

People have always asked, what is the use of historical relics other than the value of accumulated wealth?

The movie gives us an answer: that is the mark of Maria's departure from her homeland and exile; it is the laughter and laughter of the whole family. History not only belongs to Hongda's political events and heroes, it is also the memory of ordinary individuals, with sadness, joy, and unforgettable experiences.

"She just wants to get what's hers back," said young lawyer Randy at the punching conference. What about the Mona Lisa in Vienna, what about a national symbol. . . The national will is no longer important in front of an old man who seeks family affection, because history cannot lack the image of the individual.

Rather than saying that Maria is retrieving her belongings, it is better to say that she is retrieving memories for herself.

Although "Portrait of Mrs. Adele Bloch-Bauer II" has been changed to "The Woman in Gold" without a name, but the prosperity has faded, but it has put on a heavy historical coat.

What memories do we take? Perhaps the most ordinary love between children and children gives us the power to look back on the past.

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Woman in Gold quotes

  • Pam Schoenberg: Your mom called again this morning. She wants you to visit the Holocaust memorial when you're there.

    Randol Schoenberg: She mentioned it already, seven times.

    Pam Schoenberg: Well, she said to do it in honor of your great grandparents.

    Maria Altmann: Siegmund and Kamilla. She had the most beautiful eyes, you know, enormous - like an owl.

  • Hubertus Czernin: Mrs. Altmann, your Aunt is around this corner. Are you ready for the reunion? Rightly or wrongly, she's become imbedded in Austria's identity. A national icon. Adele has become part of the country's pysche.

    Maria Altmann: Aunt Adele.