Shanghai Film Festival sees this Spanish film
Some translate as "The Bookstore on the Corner"
Obviously, this is a feature film that takes place in a bookstore.
The film is based on Penelope Fitzgerald's novel of the same name.
In 1959, after losing her husband, Florence Green, a free soul, put everything at risk and opened the only bookstore in the seaside town of Harburg, England.
The first book to be released is "Fahrenheit 451", a dystopian masterpiece by contemporary science fiction master Ray Bradbury. But that was later. In 1959, this novel about "burning books and pitting Confucians" was absolutely deviant and chilling.
The first book introduced on a large scale was Lolita, Nabokov's famous novel, which was later adapted into an erotic film of the same name by Stanley Kubrick (though I think the 97 version may be more classic), and since then" The word "Lolita" refreshes the meaning of Lolita. At that time, the book had just come out.
Yes, two extremely controversial books. As you can imagine, this bookstore is out of tune with the town.
Of course, the land where the bookstore is located is also coveted by those in power.
The small bookstore evokes all kinds of things in the world. The hostess wrestles with everyone alone, and at the same time, she also gets to know the like-minded Mr. Browndish.
If you liked The Book Thief and 84 Charing Cross, you might like it.
Blondish is played by veteran actor Bill Nighy. In "Time and Space Lover", which was recommended just two days ago, he played my favorite father.
The villain, Mrs. Gammat, is played by Patricia Clarkson. Although she is a bit face-to-face, she is still a super cool woman.
Even if you want to watch an old drama, you should watch this movie.
There is a very critical little play bone in it, and it is also super good.
You might not be used to its narration and editing, but, by the way, the music is great.
This is not a refreshing film, and it has even made people feel embarrassed and depressed.
I'm even annoyed why the heroine is so helpless.
After reading it, I really want to read the original book now, I hope the feeling will be different.
After all, since it is called "Bookstore", the power that can be conveyed by words may be much higher than that of images.
I saw a bean friend, and after reading it, I said: What is the meaning of reading? Maybe it's just more courage to face life.
I saw an interview with a director who said: The heroine's character has a heroic character. Although she lost the war, she deeply affected the next generation. She inspired us to be brave.
"In a bookstore, no one feels alone."
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