Life changes under social change

Ashtyn 2022-03-25 09:01:15

Watching "The Rock Brothers", 1960, Italy, directed by Visconti. Background: urbanization, rural migration to cities, class change. Story: Five strong boys, a controlling and neurotic mother who yearns to raise a child out of poverty for life, a sage male protagonist who advocates morality and self-sacrifice, a strong physique, strong desire and unscrupulous brother, a diligent, active, calm and motivated brother, born at the bottom with full personality and pursuit The girlfriend who really loves, and the youngest brother who has experienced the most changes and changes... Everyone can get a little bit of life improvement, and everyone is just a tiny bit of a complex world, but it has turned into a moving story of joys and sorrows in the world. The perfect screenwriter and metaphor for social revolution, talented director.

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  • Zachery 2022-03-25 09:01:15

    9.5/10. ①A family of five brothers from rural Italy's urban survival in Milan. The film focuses on characterization, and the five brothers clearly refer to them: the saint-like Roco who loves his hometown and his brothers, the decadent Simon, the rational and righteous Shiro, the traditional conservative Vichy, the youngest brother and future hope Luca. ② popular melodrama. ③The group portrait scheduling with extremely high level and extremely clear thinking reminds people of "Angel Wings" in many ways, but the latter is not as good as this film. This film not only has a huge scene created by the group portraits, but also the main characters are all distinct. ④ A large number of deep-focus lenses, natural light, and neo-realistic dilapidated and rudimentary sets are used to enhance the sense of realism. In addition, the deep focus lens can also more efficiently and fully shape the group image.

  • Ayden 2022-03-26 09:01:10

    His movies are always moving and sad

Rocco and His Brothers quotes

  • Rosaria Parondi: Ciro, my dear son, tell me: is it my fault these tragedies are happening? I brought my strong, handsome sons here to better themselves and not toil a thankless land like their father who died a thousand times!

    Ciro Parondi: You did well!

    Rosaria Parondi: Your father couldn't bring himself to leave the land. But during the 25 years we spent together I thought of nothing but leaving, leaving, leaving, leaving. I wanted it for Vincenzo, Simone, Rocco and for you. Nothing seemed beautiful there. That world was so small. Here I feel as if I could touch the sky. People on the street called me "Signora", imagine. Me, "Signora", here in this big city. Thanks to my wonderful boys. But now, everything's gone wrong.

  • Ciro Parondi: Brothers or not, we're seeds taken from the same sack meant to bear fruit. A seed gone bad must be weeded out. Just like when we cleaned lentils.