Humanity and memories

Evangeline 2022-09-06 04:34:54

I remember that André Bazin said that in order to better understand the tendency of a film, it is best to understand how the film expresses its tendency. When I got the poster of "New World" for the first time, I thought it was a good film. Based on my perceptual knowledge and intuition, I thought it was. Under the influence of the poster, I chose to watch this movie. After that, there are too many feelings. Although the mood is not one after another, but it is still not peaceful for a long time.
The scenery of the movie is beautiful, which is also an important reason for attracting the audience. Everything is so primitive and so beautiful. Sunshine, river, grass, mountains and rocks, the smile and simplicity of the woman, coupled with the expression of that look, are even more mysterious. We can't help saying that Riel's acting skills are great. Although some people say that he was too cold in his performance, I said that composure and calmness can better show his love and care for women. We always want to return to that kind of world, but when we are truly on the scene, we will find that everything is not as perfect as you imagined. There, the appearance of outsiders makes it full of smoke and miasma.
Bergman said that his films were never intended to be realistic. They are mirrors, fragments of reality, almost like dreams. I think that if you put it aside today, it must be said that "The New World" is undoubtedly. In fact, looking at the narrative methods of ancient and modern movies, there are the repressive and breathless films of "The Silent Lamb", and the "Escape from the Tiger's Mouth" allows you to relax to the extreme. There are movies that look at history with a smile, and there are movies that make full use of all elements in "Good Night, Good Luck", but none is as peaceful as "New World" but can win appreciation. Of course, this film did not create a precedent for this kind of narrative. Earlier, when a movie called "Dancing with Wolves" won the Oscar, this method made great contributions. Of course, we can't take advantage of this method. Compared with "Dancing with Wolves", "New World" is not too far apart, but each has its own uniqueness.
As mentioned earlier, the film’s presentation technique is very peaceful, with no ups and downs in it, and even the final war is reasonable. Therefore, this movie is not only about the scenery that makes people talk about it. At the beginning of the film, a huge landscape is given, focusing on natural life without any narrative. It seems that the great director did not make us eager to see the plot of contradictions and conflicts. When the woman rescued the protagonist twice, the man’s The eyes are all the same blurred and full of enthusiasm.
The best part of this kind of film lies in the interpretation of human nature. When the aboriginals’ tolerance for several deceptions and injuries, they have no pain, but silence, as if they had already known their mistakes, but they chose to avoid and harm. forgive. I think that the director is sending us a message, whether in ancient times or in modern times, people should live in harmony with nature and become one. People should be close to nature, close to nature, and enjoy the beauty that nature brings. Rather than blindly conspiracy, trickery to destroy nature, and all material existence related to primitive nature.
I leave footprints for future generations to follow. Written here, I think of the heroine's words, Why dose this world have colors?

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The New World quotes

  • John Rolfe: I think you still love the man, and that you will not be at peace until you see him. In my vanity I thought I could make you love me, and one cannot do that or should not. You have walked blindly into a situation that you did not anticipate.

    Pocahontas: You are the man I thought you were and more.

  • Captain Christopher Newport: Let him go.

    Colonist: You said to hang him, sir.

    Captain Christopher Newport: Now remember Smith, you've come to these shores in chains. You're under a cloud, which you'll darken considerably if I hear any more of your mutinous remarks. Is that understood?

    John Smith: [nods in recognition]