bland and real

Evangeline 2022-04-20 09:01:03

I thought it was a literary film, but I never watched it. Now I know that it is a normal drama about the Jewish experience of World War II, but it is more bland and real than the common World War II drama.

The male protagonist does have his own characteristics, but I believe that one of the main reasons why he can be the male protagonist is because of his thin and miserable face, and playing a refugee who suffers from hunger and cold all year round is even more insidious. The last sentence of the male supporting role, he regrets insulting the Germans, which is simply too great (but considering that Germany started World War II because it was exploited by the victorious countries after World War I, it makes sense to do nothing to others), with The reciprocation between the German officer and the pianist, the director's call for kindness and peace is about to come out.

When I saw the cruelty of the Germans earlier, I was still thinking that the Jews are so smart and rich, how could they bow their heads and wait to be killed? It is a one-time death, and you can't steal your life. Of course, you have to die with backbone and meaningfulness. Of course, you must resist, you must have military strength and political unity! But pay attention when resisting. Useless resistance will only bring meaningless death, and purposeful strikes can bring about victory.

When I see the Germans humiliate the Jews to dance in the streets, I wish I could see that optimistic, happy dance of the beautiful father of life, let those who are bent on humiliating you lose more than the gains.

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The Pianist quotes

  • Henryk Szpilman: [discussing the star of David] I won't wear it.

    Regina: *I* won't wear it. I'm not going to be branded.

  • Halina: Have you seen this?

    Wladyslaw Szpilman: [impatient] What? What? I'm working. What? What is this?

    Halina: It's where they're going to put us.

    Wladyslaw Szpilman: What do you mean "put us"?