From this film, look at the life of the French upper class, a masterpiece of the soul

Mondo Culture Updated on 2024-02-21

In the French film "Reminiscences", our protagonist Marcel presents the typical male version of the courtesan, who has a mesmerizing melancholy and handsome face, so he is noticed and loved at various salon parties. However, his experience is not just because of his appearance, but also because of the artistic temperament and exploration of humanity and life shown in French cinema.

French cinema presents some interesting differences compared to Chinese cinema. First of all, most of the houses of the French are made of stone, and there are ** sculptures everywhere, showing the worship of the flesh. French people don't like to smile much on the whole, and even when they talk about light topics, they will express them seriously with a straight face. The French seem to be keen on everyday life, carefully arranging and discussing everyday chores.

In addition, French cinema presents an artistic sensibility that cannot be described in words, but gives an intuitive artistic experience. Whether it's the décor of the house, the characters, or the style of the dialogue, the various piano and violin performances, as well as the people tasting good wines and whispering all kinds of secrets. The film depicts a variety of complex relationships, including gay, lesbian, and pedophile. French cinema seems to prefer to delve into the invisible things of humanity and soul that always surround the theme of why we live, showing a unique temperament.

The life of the French upper class depicted in the film is deceptively boring, and they are constantly engaged in social activities. We shuttle through various places with the perspective of the protagonist, changing to one salon after another, but no matter in **, we are accompanied by the same exquisite decorations, red wine, piano, and violin. However, in these salon gatherings, the relationships between the characters are constantly changing. Some people get old, some die, some marry someone else, some have sex with someone else, some get involved in homosexual relationships, and some die unexpectedly.

Through the perspective of the protagonist, we witnessed the various states of life and the cold state of the world. The only constant is the protagonist's memory, which often interweaves reality and memories, making it difficult to discern whether a person is still the person he first met, or has become another person. In the process of life, everyone around me is constantly changing, and I am slowly aging, unable to catch the tail of time, can only sigh the passage of time, and the beauty is fleeting.

For the rotation of the sun and the moon, the rotation of the stars, the cold of fireworks and the aging of the years, we may be the same as the protagonist, in addition to sighing, the only thing we can do is to record all this in words and leave it to future generations to savor. Let future generations perceive everything we have experienced, felt and thought through words. Just like the protagonist, we also lament that we have lived in vain and walked in the world. We use words to tell the ups and downs and changes of life, and record the traces of time and the flow of thoughts. Through our words, future generations can get a glimpse of our life journey, feelings, and thoughts. This is our response to the irreversible passage of life.

Marcel's courtesan journey is not only a reflection of the artistic temperament of French cinema, but also an exploration of humanity and the diversity of life. French cinema showcases the love of art, the flesh and everyday life in a unique way, while also daring to delve into the complexities of human nature and the search for the soul. Whether it is French cinema or our own life, it is an irreproducible journey, which we should cherish and freeze with words, so that future generations can feel the wonder and meaning of this journey.

Both French cinema and ourselves are part of art, interpreting life in their own unique way. Let us remember this journey in words, leave traces that belong to us, and let future generations be able to perceive what we have experienced, thought and cherished. It's a tribute to life and a tribute to time. Let's write in words and leave a unique and beautiful story.

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