Synonyms: "Similar" and "Equivalent"

Alberto 2022-04-21 09:03:44

The title of this film "synonyms" refers to a group of words with the same meaning in terms of interpretation, but under the category of "synonyms" it also includes "synonyms" (similar but not identical in meaning) and "equivalent words" "(exactly) both. And the hero of our film, an Israeli who wants to immigrate to France, has a strong hatred for his homeland and refuses to use his native Hebrew, and uses a dictionary to learn French and French Humanities hope that they can integrate into France and become a real "French". However, compared with the real native French, the male protagonist is only a "synonym". On the surface, the male protagonist can use French to communicate with the locals and learn French culture more smoothly. But it is only similar to but not the same as the locals. The difference is that "race", "blood line", "nation" and "culture" are the labels of their "native", so that they can only be used in "synonyms". Doing "near sense" cannot become "equal sense".

The male lead draws inspiration for writing from the male lead's life experience in his home country, and the female lead satisfies sexual desire from the male lead's body. The second male and female lead, as French people of the local upper class, for the male lead, a foreign intruder, both obtained what they wanted (inspiration and desire) from the male lead, which was a physical and spiritual benefit to the male lead.” double extraction".

Finally, at the beginning and end of the plot, the director set up two echo points. The "door" became an image. The male protagonist who had just arrived in France had his clothes stolen and knocked on the door naked, but no one answered. He came to say goodbye to the second man, but it was still a door that could not be opened even if he hit hard, proclaiming the fate of the male protagonist. Whether it is to be naked and frank or to wear the clothes of the second male "alms", a real French clothes, with a new skin on the outside, but still not accepted...

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  • Alexanne 2022-04-23 07:05:14

    4.5 is reminiscent of Shimbashi Lovers. Synonyms is definitely one of the most thoughtful films of the year, especially when put together with Suleiman's Must Be Heaven, and it's clear that Rapid is so talented and realizes how he's looking through the lens Movement, scene construction, and the body itself to express his deeper thoughts on exotic cultures. It's a pity that these ideas run through but don't quite organically, and the whole film, despite its inherent integrity, is a bit fragmented in its plot.

  • Alexandrine 2022-03-19 09:01:10

    Nadav was a poem last time, this time a dictionary. Although the design is a bit heavy, those indiscriminate topics (immigration issues, identity cognition, etc.) and disturbing truths (PTSD, Israel-Lebanon conflict, etc.) have a new angle and discussion under the schedule. And always follow Yoav's anger, anxiety and departure into the story. PS This movie is a little too "gay-baiting", those "finger play", those who are naked, and those who look at Emile blushed a little, and even raised the question of whether they were too showy.

Synonyms quotes

  • Emile: He says giving up your language kills part of yourself.

  • Emile: My love, marrying is faster than fucking.