Language expresses falsehood, singing and dancing express true feelings

Tess 2022-03-25 09:01:22

(Issue 66) Dayin Niche Film Group Watching Party

——"Eight Beauties" The language is false, the singing and dancing are true

This is a movie that uses social topics, marginalized groups, moral judgments, family ethics, singing and dancing elements, superb acting skills, and feminist human rights. There are too many words, but people don't know where to start. In such a movie, the emotions it expresses are more important than the content. What I can understand is that there is no absolute right and wrong, good and evil, and human nature is both selfish and full of desire and dedication for love.

Another aspect I want to talk about is about the form of the musical, and every time I started watching the musical, it was a little embarrassing. Maybe it was because I was not used to such a form of expression. But a friend’s sharing reminded me that every song and dance expresses the truest and purest emotions of the characters. Whenever the true feelings are revealed, everyone will show understanding and tolerance. It is easy to hide ourselves in words, but it is difficult to hide ourselves in non-verbal expressions. Communicate directly with sincere expressions, which will make oneself the same on the outside and make the heart feel much better.

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Extended Reading
  • Maurine 2022-03-28 09:01:12

    The snow and deer, which symbolize purity, are in stark contrast to the dark human nature that collides with each other. In the closed rooms of this semi-closed hut, no one is innocent, but their songs and dances are based on the theme of true love. How ironic. The ending is a little unexpected, but that's what characterizes a comical sketch.

  • Richie 2022-03-19 09:01:10

    I always feel that Ou Rong is more like a writer than a filmmaker, and various literary forms are always inadvertently used in movies by him. "Eight Beauties" has the sophistication of a stage play and the embellishment of singing and dancing, but it is absurd but quite self-evident. Despite being in a confined space, the sense of suspense is carried from head to tail. Eight women in one play, the secrets are more than the pearls on the body, and the deconstruction of women is at a glance. Sure enough, homosexuality is the most understanding of women!

8 Women quotes

  • Louise: She

    [Pierrette]

    Louise: asked me to keep quiet and gave me 10,000 francs.

    Pierrette: Which I regret, you hussy.

    Louise: What?

    Pierrette: Everyone knows you sleep around.

    Louise: You know, since we sleep with the same ones, let me explain the bribe. I overheard you say to Monsieur, "Give me the money or you'll die."

    Pierrette: No I said, "I'll die."

    Louise: No, "You'll die."

    Pierrette: My poor Louise! Your word is no good, you're just a maid.

    Louise: Nor is yours. You're just a whore.

    Pierrette: Which I prefer.

  • [last lines]

    [in French, using English subtitles]

    Mamy: [singing] There is no happy love.