I sometimes find that universal subjects, such as love and friendship are rendered much more honestly when the characters are poor or at least not well off, in terms of money, family,..so forth. They seem to be naked in the face of reality, not able to hide behind an artifice. Because both Isa and Marie are alone and poor, their friendship feels like it is luxury in their lives, not something just to pass the time until something better comes along.
I get the sense that this is Isa's story and that Marie's friendship was a stop for her, another chapter to a tumultuous life. That her life will be series of tragedies and joys, and that it is neither good or bad, just reality.
I don't understand those who call this a depressing movie. It is a beautiful, life-affirming movie about real people dealing with real situations.
I get the sense that this is Isa's story and that Marie's friendship was a stop for her, another chapter to a tumultuous life. That her life will be series of tragedies and joys, and that it is neither good or bad, just reality.
I don't understand those who call this a depressing movie. It is a beautiful, life-affirming movie about real people dealing with real situations.