A glimpse of life

Leanna 2022-01-01 08:02:14

In my opinion, making movies is somewhat similar to writing novels. Making short films often tests the director’s skill more than making feature films. After all, you can have enough time to unfold the story and set the atmosphere for feature films. However, short films are different, in a short period of time. Here you have to express something that can capture the audience. Especially in the short film collections of many directors, there is some "competition" flavor, so that the participating directors should consider it carefully. As the opening film of the 2006 Cannes Film Festival, "Paris, I Love You" is a short film collection of 20 directors. Each director or two directors shoot a 5-minute short film with a background in Paris. 5 Minutes, it is equivalent to a short fiction. Fortunately, most of the directors have outstanding performances, so that we can glimpse the fragments of life from everyone's 5-minute film, 5 minutes, the age will not be old, but countless 5 minutes do constitute a complete life.
Life is often made up of countless inadvertents. When you are still nagging looking for a parking space and lamenting that the boss is not too young or alone, you will inadvertently meet the woman who makes your life turn; when your young friends pass by in a daunting manner When you are flirting and scolding, inadvertently, you will have a secret relationship with a girl who has a different background and cultural estrangement from you; when you sit silently in the printing room, you may inadvertently chat with you Make friendship. So many inadvertent things happen in Paris, in Europe, and in this world, so life becomes full of surprises and fun.
Life is often composed of countless experiences that are intertwined with joy and sorrow. When a husband who has an affair is about to confess to his wife to break up, he finds that his wife is not having much time, so he stays, so there are countless trivial things in life. It is full of meaning because it may be the last time. Originally, the husband wanted to pretend to enjoy love, but he really enjoyed love until his wife died in his arms. He also left a beautiful memory in his sorrow; the death of a child is for any mother. With a heavy blow, the mother who was grieving in the square met the cowboy her child dreamed of in an illusion. She followed the cowboy and met the child for a while. Although she would eventually return to reality, she continued to live with her husband ridiculously because the child has already Accompanied by the cowboy, she continued to live with comfort after extreme sadness; the clown was in pain, he looked so different in the world, he wanted to be close to people, but was always rejected, until he met her at the police station— ―Another lonely clown, two lonely hearts have come together. They still have to endure people’s prejudices, including their children have to endure worldly pressures, but they still have a smile on their faces because they are no longer alone because of someone’s company. Go forward bravely. So many sad or joyful stories happened in Paris, in Europe, and in this world. As a result, life has become richer and thicker.
Life is unavoidable from countless misunderstandings and disputes. As a tourist to France, he may be teased and beaten for not knowing the local culture and watching a kissing couple, but maybe it will be a funny thing to remember in a few years; maybe a person The old man met old lovers in the red light district. They argued, and they are a little nostalgic. What a contradictory situation. It is really difficult to let the past go with the wind or renew the front; perhaps the dispute will rise to violence. , The happy black guy was carrying a guitar but was stabbed to death by a dagger because of a misunderstanding, but he may have forgotten these disputes when he died, because he met the girl who made him act stunned. So many stories of quarrels and regrets happened in Paris, in Europe, and in this world. As a result, life is full of twists and turns and full of unhappiness, but isn't this also part of life?
There are even unexplainable "spiritual" events in life. You may accidentally run into a female vampire, which scares you, but makes you fascinated. So you would rather say goodbye to the life of a normal person and become a vampire to experience something different. Love; you may break up with your girlfriend inexplicably in front of Wilde's grave, and suddenly meet Wilde's soul apparition, teaching you to split and reunite with your girlfriend. So many weird stories, true or false, happened in Paris, in Europe, and in this world, so life is full of mystery and legend.
After all, life is still made up of so many unremarkable fragments. The elderly father and daughter "secretly meet", like a lover, "hiding" a person, and this person is actually the grandson of the old man, who "complains" about bringing the children together. The trouble that comes is actually savoring plain happiness; the nanny looks after different children every day, she sings wonderful nursery rhymes to them, including her own children, a little tired, but also so happy; two old "couples who have been separated for many years" "Meeting, they were talking about their lives, maybe there was no lack of jealousy, but it was also a harmonious atmosphere. Everyone was doing their own tricks, which was so plain and fulfilling; perhaps it seemed to be a visit to Paris with a mouthful of American French. It's a bit funny, but this can't stop an American tourist from experiencing the atmosphere full of love in Paris. Finally, she learns to appreciate love, learn to say I love you, what a trivial thing, and how gratifying a person is.
Many directors show the bits and pieces in people's lives with Paris as the background. They all glimpse the fragments of life from their own perspective. Of course, it is impossible to cover the infinite variables of life, but it is vivid enough. At the end of the film, in the beautiful singing, the protagonists of several short films also reappear for a moment. At the same time, different lives are still going on, and the film as an extension of life is always recorded and prospected.
"Paris, I Love You" is a film that is very suitable for relaxation. A very life-like story will not stimulate your nerves or test your brain. You only need to lean on the sofa quietly and be lazy. Lie on the bed and read the short stories of the directors. At the same time, the film also has many famous actors. It is also an interesting process to suddenly find a few familiar faces during the filming. So, friends, during the holidays, you might as well take a look at this tranquil collection of short films to make life more enjoyable, Paris, I love you! Life, i love you!

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Extended Reading
  • Tatum 2022-03-27 09:01:11

    It is still difficult for me to taste too many things from this kind of small story, most of them flashed by, just read it~~

  • Dessie 2022-03-26 09:01:08

    In fact, I really don't like short story collections very much. I'm still reminiscing about the last story. The next one will flash too quickly. The amount of information is a bit tiring and needs patience. Simply put, most of this film is pretty good: absurd, sad, warm, poignant, touching, fantastic, lovely... (I still don't understand) In short, all kinds of little stories about love come together into one sentence Words - Paris is a city of lovers.

Paris, je t'aime quotes

  • Gaspard: [in French] Haven't we met? I'm sure I know you. Where do you live? I'm in the 17th. Maybe I've seen you around. You don't talk much. I'm not sure, but... I feel like I've seen you before. You look like a mystical guy. Really, you have a very special aura. You believe in spirits? I'm way into that stuff. Maybe we met in a past lifetime.

    Elie: [in French] Light?

    Gaspard: [in French] A light.

    [lights his cigarette]

    Elie: Merci.

    Gaspard: It's amazing. As soon as I saw you, I needed to talk. It's like... I don't know. A strong, weird feeling. I thought, if I don't talk to you before I go, I'd be missing out on... something... important. Beautiful. You work in a beautiful place. I didn't want to miss the chance to talk to you. It's dumb, but... Never mind. May I?

    [sits down]

    Gaspard: You believe in soul mates? Finding your other half? You like jazz? Charlie Parker... and Kurt Cobain. I love him! Whatever. Here's my number. I'd really like to talk with you, if you call me, more seriously and... for longer, especially.

    [leaves]

    Printer: [in French] What's up?

    Elie: I'm not sure, Christian. He gave me this.

    Printer: [in French] A phone number?

    Elie: I don't know what he was saying. I don't speak French that well. He used a lot of phrases that aren't in my phrase book.

    Printer: [in French] Call him and see.

    Elie: [takes off running]

  • Ana: [singing in Spanish to Bourgeoisie's baby] Pretty little hands that I have how pretty and how white that God gave me. Pretty little eyes that I have how pretty and black that God gave me. Pretty little mouth that I have how pretty and red that God gave me. Pretty little feet that I have how pretty and chubby that God gave me...