Extended Reading
  • Shanny 2022-10-24 23:33:09

    a metaphysical allegory

    Although the film was shot by Paul Verhoeven, the metaphor, religion, and eroticism in it are the style of the original author, Gerard Reve. The protagonist of this film has the same name as him, and his thoughts and styles are so similar that the boundaries between true and false are also blurred....

  • Brandy 2022-10-24 19:47:17

    God's Punishment and Redemption - The Fourth Man of the Sphinx

    "The Fourth Man" (1983) won: Avoriaz Fantastic Film Festival (Gerame Film Festival) Special Jury Prize, Grand Prix Nomination, Hugo Gold Award Nomination for Best Feature Film at Chicago International Film Festival, Los Angeles Film Critics People's Association Award for Best Foreign Language Film,...

The 4th Man quotes

  • Herman: I love sex.

    Gerard Reve: Sure, but do you ever do anything about it?

    Herman: I lay them by the dozen if need be. Don't you?

  • Gerard Reve: I've seen you before.

    Herman: Oh yeah?

    Gerard Reve: At Amsterdam Central.

    Herman: That's possible... or someone else. I have a very plain face.

    Gerard Reve: It was you. I don't forget a body like yours.