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Kenton 2022-04-19 09:02:38

(Playtime) 124'

The little friend said that the teacher of the modern architecture class spent three classes analyzing the film, such as the shots in the space, shooting techniques, etc., and I really want to listen to it. It tells the grotesqueness and discomfort of people in the surreal modern steel and glass in an almost silent film, reminiscent of the dream without pointers in "Wild Strawberry". But the director must be a gentle person. Talking about an unresolved contradiction does not make people feel heavy, but is used for Luo's jumping steps, the grandmother selling flowers, the real Paris reflected in the glass, softening the modern lines, using humorous and comedic effect to deal with the inhumanity of the modern city - albeit ironically. In the second half, the newly renovated restaurant was shattered, and people were dancing wildly and enthusiastically. Whether it was symbolism or consumerism, there were a lot of metaphors. But forgive me, I didn’t care much. I just remember a beautiful encounter with Mr. Huluo. , in the endless confusion makes people feel hopeful and vibrant, can only sigh: what a genius. It's hard to imagine that this is a movie from 1967. Even if it is still ahead of its time today, the recurring clues and characters may still be discovered after watching it several times.

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Extended Reading
  • Moriah 2022-03-14 14:12:26

    [Beijing Film Festival Screening] 4K restored version. A voice pantomime. Seeing the loneliness of people in the vast steel and concrete is small. I also see the absurdity of exaggerated and highly formatted mechanized work and life. The work building is lifeless, and nightclubs are full of farce. The absurdity and coldness make people laugh and think. Mr. Yu Le seems to be a idle fish in a whirlpool, wandering freely and dazedly in a society that operates like a merry-go-round. Four and a half stars

  • Cindy 2022-03-17 09:01:06

    The disordered but visible inner orderly image stacking and kneading, the weakening of the plot and the strengthening of the details, the scheduling of symbols and scenes.

Playtime quotes

  • Barbara, Young Tourist: How do you say "drugstore" in French?

    Monsieur Hulot: Drugstore.

  • Monsieur Hulot: [in English, to Barbara] I'll be back.

    Old Woman 1: [in French] What's that mean?

    Old Woman 2: [in French] I've no idea. Can't they use French?