The Old Man Who Read Love Stories, Notes.
Character arc
Redemption
Character arc
Redemption
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It is a division of two opposing parts. In literature, they are often two opposing forces, ideas or values that are represented by characters to show a conflict in values and ideas. This comparison can be used to deliver a philosophical message in the audience.
It is a division of two opposing parts. In literature, they are often two opposing forces, ideas or values that are represented by characters to show a conflict in values and ideas. This comparison can be used to deliver a philosophical message in the audience.
The Mayor and Nushino and maybe even Josefina have a function. They are representations of this dichotomy.
The Mayor and Nushino and maybe even Josefina have a function. They are representations of this dichotomy.
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V S Antonio Antonio * The town, the Mayor * Man * Unnatural/Manufactured * Injustice * Violence * Fear * Exploitation * Education * The town, the Mayor * Man * Unnatural/Manufactured * Injustice * Violence * Fear * Exploitation * Education Coloniser Coloniser Colonised Colonised VS VS * The tribe, Nushino * Jungle * Natural * Justice * Peace and harmony * Courage * Freedom * Wisdom * The tribe, Nushino * Jungle * Natural * Justice * Peace and harmony * Courage * Freedom * Wisdom
Camera work and editing: Rolf de Heer commented that he wanted the film to ‘flow like a river’. He achieves this in a number of ways to create a gentleness and serenity in the film that undercuts the barbarous acts that also occur in it – thus ensuring that, at its heart, it is about love and beauty. The many tracking shots, particularly in the jungle, are integral in achieving this and convey a sense of fluidity. The many flashbacks are usually
Redemption
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Redemption
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It is a division of two opposing parts. In literature, they are often two opposing forces, ideas or values that are represented by characters to show a conflict in values and ideas. This comparison can be used to deliver a philosophical message in the audience.
It is a division of two opposing parts. In literature, they are often two opposing forces, ideas or values that are represented by characters to show a conflict in values and ideas. This comparison can be used to deliver a philosophical message in the audience.
The Mayor and Nushino and maybe even Josefina have a function. They are representations of this dichotomy.
The Mayor and Nushino and maybe even Josefina have a function. They are representations of this dichotomy.
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V S Antonio Antonio * The town, the Mayor * Man * Unnatural/Manufactured * Injustice * Violence * Fear * Exploitation * Education * The town, the Mayor * Man * Unnatural/Manufactured * Injustice * Violence * Fear * Exploitation * Education Coloniser Coloniser Colonised Colonised VS VS * The tribe, Nushino * Jungle * Natural * Justice * Peace and harmony * Courage * Freedom * Wisdom * The tribe, Nushino * Jungle * Natural * Justice * Peace and harmony * Courage * Freedom * Wisdom
Camera work and editing: Rolf de Heer commented that he wanted the film to ‘flow like a river’. He achieves this in a number of ways to create a gentleness and serenity in the film that undercuts the barbarous acts that also occur in it – thus ensuring that, at its heart, it is about love and beauty. The many tracking shots, particularly in the jungle, are integral in achieving this and convey a sense of fluidity. The many flashbacks are usually