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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Extended Reading
  • Josue 2022-03-26 09:01:10

    Although the old film has lost some paragraphs, it still can't stop this exciting power

  • Christelle 2022-01-11 08:02:48

    An almost crazy film that reflects cultural conflicts and ideological differences. It is not so much a hypothetical film with a documentary style as it is a social experimental film. The lines are very black and humorous, and every independent detail is thought-provoking. This is a masterpiece. It is a lunatic shooting a whimsical genius, and the genius is often mad: Herzog is not only a dwarf, a werewolf, a fool or a vampire, but he should be paid attention to.

Fitzcarraldo quotes

  • Don Aquilino: You know, the two of us have a bet going - how long it will take until you go bankrupt. Oh, please don't take it personally. We're all sportsmen, aren't we?

    Brian Sweeney Fitzgerald - 'Fitzcarraldo': No, only one of us. I shall move a mountain.

  • Captain (Orinoco Paul): My eyesight isn't so good, but I cannot be fooled.

    Brian Sweeney Fitzgerald - 'Fitzcarraldo': What do you mean?

    Captain (Orinoco Paul): The jungle plays tricks on your senses. It's full of lies, demons, illusions. I have learned to tell the difference between reality and hallucinations.