Short and concise, unpretentious, reflecting on reality, and taking the parent-child line, this is the consistent style of the Darney brothers, focusing on vulnerable groups, through their life experiences, objective and rational, and a bystander attitude. The sociopathic side is neither provocative nor deliberate, only the natural style of extreme realism, which makes people gain the most real and powerful touch. Looking at today's competitive film market, this type of film is really niche and unpopular, but just like Puyu, although it is not as exquisitely crafted by famous artists and dazzling as jewels, it has its own unique style. Natural beauty. This year's "Bicycle Boy", which killed two birds with one stone (awards and word of mouth) at the Cannes Film Festival, is a good example.
Of course, some children's shoes have also expressed doubts and concerns, and felt that the Darney brothers were too single in the choice of subject matter and expression, which seemed a little lackluster. The emergence of such a point of view actually reflects the dilemma of most filmmakers today, who stick to their own style wholeheartedly, and are criticized for being timid and lacking in innovation, and for boldly trying to find another way. Drunk, sober attitude or firm perseverance to maintain my own style, and finally ended up in a thankless end. In my opinion, the safest way is to try to break through on the basis of maintaining a certain self-style, and in "Bicycle Boy", the Darney brothers not only added three moving parts that are just right and rare in the past, while maintaining the normal routine of filming. The soundtrack, in addition to playing family cards, goes with the flow to the weaknesses of human nature, and also presents the recognition and cognition of complex personnel from blind to sober.
A boy named Cyril who was entrusted to the nursery was looking for his father who disappeared, and accidentally met Samantha, a hairdresser in the development gallery. She not only helped Cyril to find a bicycle with symbolic meaning of family, but also promised He can be taken in every Sunday. With the help of Samantha, Cyril finds a desolate and somewhat indifferent father. The result is not satisfactory. The only hope in his heart is shattered, making Cyril extremely capricious and rebellious. Began to carry Samantha with the bad boy, and started to embark on a terrifying lost path under her guidance. When Cyril forgot Samantha's care and love, and threw himself into a dark situation, the cruelty of reality And the indifference of human feelings completely made Cyril soberly realize that the person who had always been sincere was by his side.
Let’s talk about Cyril’s addiction. First of all, it is the cover-up protection and persistent search for his father, denying all the behaviors and actions of his father that violated his positive image in other people’s mouths, and self-defeating to maintain his father’s own heart. Nice impression. In fact, the definition of father in Cyril's mind has gone far beyond the superficial kinship, but the only hope of life and emotional sustenance in a helpless and isolated society. It is a kind of relationship based on blood. A life-saving spiritual reliance, when learning of his father's ruthless decision, is equivalent to the complete annihilation of the good side of Cyril's life, and self-abandonment and cynicism will follow.
Another is Cyril's obedience and affection for the bad boy in the film. When the bad boy instructed Cyril to violently steal, he asked him why he did it instead of money. Cyril said only three words firmly. : "For you." Without a warm and beautiful family environment, without the careful care and company of parents, they all lived in mandatory nursery homes. When they have similar life backgrounds and life experiences, they often live in Unconsciously, a blind and paranoid sense of belonging and identity is formed, even at the risk of going through fire and water for it. Just like Cyril, gritting his teeth at the risk of going to jail, in exchange for a heart-wrenching nightmare.
Cyril's obsession reflects two points: one is that family love is a great hope and driving force for human survival; the other is the serious impact and consequences of family environment and parents, when both corrupt and deteriorate at the same time, on children's body and mind. In addition, although parents may sometimes have their own difficulties, due to the pressure of livelihood and the burden of the family, at least the responsibility for children cannot be given up. The Darney brothers' thoughts on life, and their doubts and criticisms of the society, are not directly expressed in words, but in the rough and rough life situation, through the delicate and vivid facial expressions and body language of the characters, showing emotions. The changes and psychological fluctuations in the film, waiting for the audience to discover, perceive and reflect on the reality behind it.
At the end of the film, there is an interesting plot setting. The victim child, who was revengeful for being stolen by Cyril and injured, hurts Cyril. Looking at him on the verge of death, he called the old father from me. , distorting the facts and fabricating lies. What makes people laugh and cry is that the "plaintiff" instantly becomes the "defendant". At that moment, life is fickle and impermanent, which is quite ironic. When Cyril succeeded in stealing, the indomitable obsession finally ushered in some painful sobriety. The bad boy and his father were afraid of getting into trouble and their upper body would be implicated. The side of righteousness is manifested incisively and vividly here.
Only Samantha is still willing to give Cyril an affectionate kiss on the forehead, even if Cyril betrays his sincerity, because of his emotional breakdown, restlessness, physical and mental exhaustion, and turning his face with her boyfriend, but Sha Man Shan still warmed Cyril's cold heart with her kindness and pity, and taught him to face life with understanding and tolerance. The existence of the role of Samantha seems to imply that no matter how much life is full of darkness and cruelty, full of all kinds of difficulties and unbearables, there will be positive and beautiful forces to guide and defend you, even if you are lonely and helpless. The truth that there will be true feelings to comfort you, this is the confidence and hope that the Darney brothers give to reality, and it is also a positive and optimistic side that is rarely seen in their previous films.
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