between indulgence and abstinence

Ashleigh 2022-03-27 09:01:09

This movie shocked me. The shock probably comes from the beauty of the world shown in the movie. Sensual dogs and horses have their own luxurious and gorgeous appearance, which makes people unforgettable. It is no wonder that the protagonist will sink into it for decades.

Of course, there will be boredom in this kind of life, and at the age of the protagonist, he will gradually see through the inner emptiness of this kind of life, so he needs to change the scene to see another way of life opposite to his life, that is, abstinence and abstinence. pure life. This is easy to meet in Rome, because there are many empty monasteries, towering churches and many solemn nuns in the city. From an artistic point of view, juxtaposing scenes of indulgence and abstinence will have a strong effect, making the audience feel envious of another world while appreciating indulgence.

But I believe that the attraction of the abstinence world to the protagonist is temporary. Just as the big fish and meat need to be garnished with pickles, the protagonist also needs to change the scene, which is a temporary interruption of his normal life. I believe he will return to his old worldly happiness.

This film shows extreme decadence, just like the distressed face of the protagonist. If you are crazy and tired of playing, you must face the spirit, but the body will eventually return to the earth.

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The Great Beauty quotes

  • Jep Gambardella: To this question, as kids, my friends always gave the same answer: "Pussy". Whereas I answered "The smell of old people's houses". The question was "What do you really like the most in life?" I was destined for sensibility. I was destined to become a writer. I was destined to become Jep Gambardella.

  • Jep Gambardella: Madame Ardant!

    Fanny Ardant: [after a long pause] Bonne nuit.