I just can't stop watching it back, like the soundtrack that comes with it and the girl opening her eyes to the camera just before the credits, I just don't understand why I can't stop thinking about it. Like I mean I'm not homosexual, nor do I like art movie a lot (or movie that doesn't really fit in any type of movies), but this one I can't stand.
Am i the only one?
Marie opening her eyes to the camera just before the credits is a very powerful scene and it has nothing to do with your sexual preference. This is the art of visual storytelling at work. If done correctly, yours is the kind of response one hopes for. Much of this film was done with the same skill as the final scene, so, yes, you'll be thinking about this movie for some time.
I find the art of visual storytelling quite compelling. Often I'll be so moved by a certain scene I suddenly find myself standing but am completely unaware of having stood up.
Also, I never think of films as art house movies or commercial movies. They're all just stories told visually. How well they're told determines my reaction to them.
Were I the filmmaker who made this movie, your comment would delight me to no end.
"I left everything, and everyone. But no one, no one has ever left me."
Finally, some people who share my opinion! I've mentioned this to a number of other people but they just haven't "got it".
The final few minutes of this film are simply brilliant, particularly the very last shot coupled with the soundtrack. Marie opening her eyes and briefly glancing into the camera is just an amazing touch and having observed the events of the movie as a 3rd party thus far, this shot really connects the story to the viewer. It's not overdone, just that briefest of glances is all it takes.
The first time I watched this movie I sat in awe throughout the credits after the film, the visual story telling & cinematography is just amazing. The soundtrack too was amazing and complimented the visuals brilliantly.
One of the best films i've seen in a long time.
If you liked this story, try LILA SAYS.
"I left everything, and everyone. But no one, no one has ever left me."
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I missed the part of marie opening her eyes to camera at the end becuase i was staring at her nip through her wet shirt.
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The movie had an ending?
shareI know I'm a bit late to this thread, but I too thought the ending quite compelling juxtaposed with the brilliant music - I watched/listened to the ending several times. It was indeed very well done. Wish there were more films like this.
sharein the film, marie mentioned something along the lines of ceilings being the last thing 90% of people see when they die. i think that last shot was brilliant in that it was the final impression the film left for it's audience. the "final photograph the eye sees" as marie put it. she was looking up, and we were looking down on her. although it's the film that dies, marie gives birth to a new life. so yes, i agree, one of the best endings i've ever seen.
shareRight on the money! I was waiting for someone to tie in what Marie said about the ceiling being the final photograph the eye sees before one dies. The writer/director captured this brilliantly along with the powerful soundtrack.
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that's called artistic intent. even children can understand it.
and frankly, it was silly. whatever emotional reaction the director wanted to evoke, certainly failed to materialize in me.
i've seen music videos for hip hop that had more depth and intelligence.
"i've seen music videos for hip hop that had more depth and intelligence."
You're going too far Sir !
To me Water Lilies' ending was a memorable conclusion to the themes which were dealt with. How they are complicated to each individual and that some things will never change.
"I'd rather be hated for who I am, than loved for who I am not".