Rainforest Opera House

Shyanne 2022-03-25 09:01:16

What kind of whimsy, lofty ambition, to build an opera house in the rainforest? I want you to appreciate the most beautiful and profound notes in this world, and remove ignorance.

Listening to the mysterious sound emanating from the depths of the rainforest, the protagonist places the record player on the bow to let the notes spread. If you also have feelings, you will surely understand this friendly greeting.

With the help of the natives, the huge hull finally moved on the muddy land. Under the ecstasy, the pulleys loosened and two natives were crushed to death, which caused dissatisfaction among the tribal people. But the crisis was resolved, they worked together again, and finally, the big ship sailed through the mud and entered the water again.

In the final scene, the protagonist invites the symphony orchestra in dress to play on board. He stood on the bow, cigar in his mouth, and proudly greeted the cheering crowd! This is a unique victory. On the vast river, the dense jungle, and the unfinished land of God, it is I who brought the essence of human civilization. Those heavy and jumping scores seem to declare to God that we have conquered this land one step ahead of you.

Going on land and boat represents the wild and uninhibited dream of human beings. It may be absurd, but it is the dream that gives human dignity and the courage to have a dialogue with God!

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  • Fanny 2022-03-19 09:01:07

    Werner Herzog's masterpiece, won the 1982 Cannes Best Director. The film describes the process of an obsessive fanatical idealist in pursuit of Don Quixote's German dreams. A large number of scenes in the film were shot on the spot, and the crazy director even transported the entire steamship to the top of the mountain. The technical difficulty can be imagined. Another feature of this film is the fascinating jungle scenes. After an arduous journey, the ending is heart-warming. (9.0/10)

  • Lola 2022-03-23 09:02:50

    Finally saw the restored version on the big screen. Evaluating the grievances of Hersuo's charm with engineering feats alone, the film presents a religious "suffering" and creates a grand monument. Hersuo may be opposing a kind of god, and invisibly depicting a kind of god. All behaviors are "creations" that are rebellious to the end, and they are footnotes in every version of the world. The ending is also a stroke of genius. Miracles and voices are fleeting, not enough for outsiders

Fitzcarraldo quotes

  • Brian Sweeney Fitzgerald - 'Fitzcarraldo': This church remains closed until this town has its opera house. I want the opera house.

    [shouting and ringing the church bells]

    Brian Sweeney Fitzgerald - 'Fitzcarraldo': I want my opera house! I want the opera house! This church remains closed until this town has its opera house. I want my opera house! I want my opera house! I want my opera house!

  • Don Aquilino: Ladies and gentlemen, don't worry. This gentleman is harmless. He's just had a, a soul-stirring experience.

    Rubber Baron: Sir. My servants will conduct you to the kitchen. My dogs' cook will prepare you a meal. Thank you very much, sir. You were superb.

    Brian Sweeney Fitzgerald - 'Fitzcarraldo': To your dogs' cook.

    [downs champagne glass]

    Brian Sweeney Fitzgerald - 'Fitzcarraldo': To Verdi.

    [downs champagne glass]

    Brian Sweeney Fitzgerald - 'Fitzcarraldo': To Rossini.

    [downs champagne glass]

    Brian Sweeney Fitzgerald - 'Fitzcarraldo': To Caruso.

    [downs champagne glass]

    Rubber Baron: [picks up champagne glass] To Fitzcarraldo, the Conquistador of the Useless!

    [raises glass]

    Rubber Baron: Cheers!

    Brian Sweeney Fitzgerald - 'Fitzcarraldo': As true as I am standing here, one day I shall bring grand opera to Iquitos. I will outgut you. I will outnumber you. I will outbillion you. I will outrubber you. I will outperform you. Sir, the reality of your world is nothing more than a rotten caricature of great opera.

    Molly: Fitz, Fitz, let's go. This man is no opponent. He's as dead as a doornail.

    Rubber Baron: Madam, I'm still standing firm on both my legs.

    Molly: You're a big game hunter, aren't you?

    Rubber Baron: What's that got to do with it?

    Molly: Then you should know: When you shoot an elephant, he sometimes stays on his legs for ten days before he topples over. Good night!