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Paxton 2022-01-02 08:01:40

Halfway through "Little Shoes", I thought it was a politically significant film like "The Bicycle Thief" that described the hardships of the people at the bottom of life and exposed social class contradictions. From the embarrassment of Ali's life to the abundance of those in the garden, from the famous brand of rich children participating in long-distance running to Ali's broken toe shoes, from the swearing of the uncle grocery shopping to Ali's helplessness and tolerance. . . . These signals obviously made me feel the same jealousy and enmity after watching "San Mao Wanderings", those emotions that we have been consciously provoked or guided since childhood, resentment towards the rich class, the so-called exploiting class, and towards the poor. That is, the sympathy of the exploiting class. If I make a judgment like this, this is actually a good political film. But continue to watch, I began to doubt myself. Those strong emotions slowly resolved in Ali's run. Because there is no climax point that can sublimate class hatred in the film, there is no such thing as "White-haired Girl" and other struggle themes, which are used to break the family, and the scenes of wives and wives are scattered to make people's tears and give birth to opposition. The tone of the film has always been peaceful and calm, clean, without excessive words and emotions, just like the big clear eyes of Iranian children. The life of the people at the bottom is miserable, and the pressure of life has already overwhelmed a family with three children. My mother was seriously ill and my father complained constantly. However, no one in this family has lost confidence in life and has not lost their way. They have the collective expressions of poor people all over the world, cowardly, kind, and forbearing. They silently bear the hardships of life, and silently release their inner strong temperament. They will not go crazy and collapse because of a little setback. Because resistance and struggle are not actually the subject of life. As long as they can bear it, they will never break out. The people at the bottom of life will always be the most tolerant of humiliation. However, this film is far from, or does not intend to just tell us this. Unlike many political films we have seen, it tells us the deep-seated social reasons for this. If you superficially speculate on the director's mind, and when you understand the true intention of the film, you will definitely feel ashamed and feel sad for your institutionalized brain consciousness. The film did not discuss equality, freedom, or simply not want to be entangled in topics of serious concern in the institutional sense. In front of life, the director only opened one eye, calm and objective. Yes, life is not fair. Even in a seemingly equal long-distance race, there are vicious hands pulling at the back. But Ali got up again. He just wanted to run, and he only had to run third, what a sad black humor. Please remember such a director, he may be happy to be friends with people like Zhuangzi, thinking high-spirited, freehand and ethereal, full of the splendor of humanity. He doesn't want to tell us how cruel life is, or suggest that we resist all kinds of arrangements. Maybe he doesn't want to tell us at all. He just shows us the peaceful and gentle side of human nature, makes us ashamed, lets us think deeply, and lets us encourage each other. The biggest thing about being born is not the system, morals, or rules, but the human nature. Just like in the face of this Wenchuan earthquake, all disputes and contradictions need to give way to life. Sharp slogans such as "overthrow the three mountains", "overthrow the local tyrants and evil gentry", "eliminate inequality" and "common prosperity" may seem extreme and terrifying to them. Sharp and fierce, it shouldn't be the true emotions that urban citizens should have. They are supposed to be peaceful and considerate, tolerant and tolerant, and do not need to bear the shackles of enslavement for the so-called historical responsibilities that are unnecessary. My father insisted on using his own sweets for tea instead of the sweets that the mosque took care of; Ali's sister discovered that the shoes were on other people's feet, but because the other party was also a poor family, she silently walked away without exposing the kind-hearted classmate; The uncle in Shanghai helped Sister Ali pick the shoes that fell in the puddle; the seriously ill mother did not forget to give the neighbor's grandfather food, and the neighbor's grandfather gave Ali a handful of snacks in return. . . . . These details are so warm and peaceful. And this kind of "harmony" actually doesn't need our high "harmony" to be named. Maybe you have seen a lot of very cool, sensational and touching movies. They shock you, make you very cool, enjoyable, and enjoyable, but in my opinion, it’s not as good as this just because the real film is evocative and unforgettable. . Just like you have eaten the delicacies of mountains and seas, in the end you may miss the bowl of Yangchun noodles from your hometown when you were a child. Life is real, it is there, no need to whitewash, whether it is positive or negative, it will appear spoiled and distorted. Because it is real, it is beautiful, and everything is light and light. The biggest thing about being born is not the system, morals, or rules, but the human nature. Just like in the face of this Wenchuan earthquake, all disputes and contradictions need to give way to life. Sharp slogans such as "overthrow the three mountains", "overthrow the local tyrants and evil gentry", "eliminate inequality" and "common prosperity" may seem extreme and terrifying to them. Sharp and fierce, it shouldn't be the true emotions that urban citizens should have. They are supposed to be peaceful and considerate, tolerant and tolerant, and do not need to bear the shackles of enslavement for the so-called historical responsibilities that are unnecessary. My father insisted on using his own sweets for tea instead of the sweets held in the mosque; Ali's sister found that the shoes were on other people's feet, but because the other party was also a poor family, she silently walked away without exposing the kind-hearted classmate; The uncle in Shanghai helped Sister Ali pick the shoes that fell in the puddle; the seriously ill mother did not forget to give the neighbor's grandfather food, and the neighbor's grandfather gave Ali a handful of snacks in return. . . . . These details are so warm and peaceful. And this kind of "harmony" actually doesn't need the "harmony" we hold high to name it. Maybe you have seen a lot of very cool, sensational and touching movies. They shock you, make you very cool, enjoyable, and enjoyable, but in my opinion, it’s not as good as this just because the real film is evocative and unforgettable. . Just like you have eaten the delicacies of mountains and seas, in the end you may miss the bowl of Yangchun noodles from your hometown when you were a child. Life is real, it is there, no need to whitewash, whether it is positive or negative, it will appear spoiled and distorted. Because it is real, it is beautiful, and everything is light and light. The biggest thing about being born is not the system, morals, or rules, but the human nature. Just like in the face of this Wenchuan earthquake, all disputes and contradictions need to give way to life. Sharp slogans such as "overthrow the three mountains", "overthrow the local tyrants and evil gentry", "eliminate inequality" and "common prosperity" may seem extreme and terrifying to them. Sharp and fierce, it shouldn't be the true emotions that urban citizens should have. They are supposed to be peaceful and considerate, tolerant and tolerant, and do not need to bear the shackles of enslavement for the so-called historical responsibilities that are unnecessary. My father insisted on using his own sweets for tea instead of the sweets held in the mosque; Ali's sister found that the shoes were on other people's feet, but because the other party was also a poor family, she silently walked away without exposing the kind-hearted classmate; The uncle in Shanghai helped Sister Ali pick the shoes that fell in the puddle; the seriously ill mother did not forget to give the neighbor's grandfather food, and the neighbor's grandfather gave Ali a handful of snacks in return. . . . . These details are so warm and peaceful. And this kind of "harmony" actually doesn't need our high "harmony" to be named. Maybe you have seen a lot of very cool, sensational and touching movies. They shock you, make you very cool, enjoyable, and enjoyable, but in my opinion, it’s not as good as this just because the real film is evocative and unforgettable. . Just like you have eaten the delicacies of mountains and seas, in the end you may miss the bowl of Yangchun noodles from your hometown when you were a child. Life is real, it is there, no need to whitewash, whether it is positive or negative, it will appear spoiled and distorted. Because it is real, it is beautiful, and everything is light and light. Maybe you have seen a lot of very cool, sensational and touching movies. They shock you, make you very cool, enjoyable, and enjoyable, but in my opinion, it’s not as good as this just because the real film is evocative and unforgettable. . Just like you have eaten the delicacies of mountains and seas, in the end you may miss the bowl of Yangchun noodles from your hometown when you were a child. Life is real, it is there, no need to whitewash, whether it is positive or negative, it will appear spoiled and distorted. Because it is real, it is beautiful, and everything is light and light. Maybe you have seen a lot of very cool, sensational and touching movies. They shock you, make you very cool, very enjoyable and very enjoyable, but in my opinion, it is not as good as this just because the real film is evocative and unforgettable. . Just like you have eaten the delicacies of mountains and seas, in the end you may miss the bowl of Yangchun noodles from your hometown when you were a child. Life is real, it is there, no need to whitewash, whether it is positive or negative, it will appear spoiled and distorted. Because it is real, it is beautiful, and everything is light and light.

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  • Ophelia 2022-03-27 09:01:10

    Running back and forth, the sound of the soles hitting the road constantly, conveys enormous energy without the need for words.

  • Rebeca 2022-03-24 09:02:16

    [Exhibition at the China Film Archive] Film version. Reminds me of Abbas' "Where Is My Friend's Home". They are all from the perspective of the smallest incidents in life that are ignored and dismissed by adults, but which children attach great importance to and work hard for, reflecting the most pure, innocent, kind, and moving childlike innocence. Warm and moving. The beginning and end are well done. The shot of the two pairs of new shoes after the bicycle left me with a lot of aftertaste after the show, and I was gratified and happy

Children of Heaven quotes

  • Ali: Zahra, I have good news.

    Zahra: What news?

    Ali: I am selected for the race.

    Zahra: What race?

    Ali: Long-Distance Running. The third-best runner gets a pair of new sneakers.

    Zahra: Why the third?

    Ali: The First and Second prizes are something else. If I come in third, I'll give you the sneakers.

    Zahra: But those shoes are for boys.

    Ali: I'll exchange them. I'll get a pair of girl's shoes for you.

    Zahra: What if you don't come in third?

    Ali: I'll be third for sure.