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La chimera: Why Alice Rohrwacher's latest work is being hailed as the artistic miracle of 2023
At the 2023 Cannes Film Festival, Alice Rohrwacher's latest film, La chimera, stole the show. This historical drama set in the 1980s tells the story of a British looter who becomes embroiled in the illegal trade in Etruscan artifacts. story. The film stars Josh O'Connor as the title character, with other actors including Carol Duarte, Vincenzo Nemolato, Alba Rohrwacher and Isabella Rossellini. After its premiere in Cannes, the film received nine minutes of warm applause and was one of the best films competing for the Palme d'Or.
Story background and plot introduction
The protagonist of the film, Arthur, is a former British archaeologist who was imprisoned for stealing cultural relics and returned to Italy after being released from prison. In the process of searching for his missing ex-girlfriend Beniamina, he not only reconnects with her mother Flora and maid Italia, but also becomes involved in a turbulent relationship with other antiquities thieves. The film explores the relationship with the past and, through Arthur's memories and choices, reveals the moral dilemma between plunder and cultural heritage protection.
"Arthur's story is about an impossible dream. In his quest for lost artifacts, he is actually searching for himself."
The director's artistic choice
Alice Rohrwacher sees this work as the final chapter of a trilogy that also includes Le meraviglie and Lazzaro felice. The film was shot in Tuscany, Lazio and Umbria in Italy, adding layers and depth to the story through magnificent natural scenery and amazing historical sites. For the first time, she chose an international cast, giving the film a more global visual and emotional resonance.
Evaluation and response
According to the film review website Rotten Tomatoes, the film received a 94% approval rating and a high score of 91 on Metacritic. Many critics praised Rohrwacher's directing abilities and his "marvelous and fluid" narrative style. Audiences were attracted by the magic and strangeness of the film. Critics believed that this was not only a film about the theft of cultural relics, but also a tragic song about the plunder of art and culture.
“This film is a fascinating visual feast that not only evokes memories of the past, but also prompts the audience to reflect on the value of cultural heritage.”
Exploration of Culture and Morality
In "La chimera", Rohrwacher cleverly introduces the audience into Arthur's inner world, making people wonder: Can the value of culture be replaced by money? As the plot progresses, Arthur's situation continues to develop, and he is eventually forced to face his choices and their consequences. When he chose to give up the cultural relics, he was not only giving up material wealth, but also seeking spiritual salvation.
Conclusion: The miracle of art"Cultural relics should be a bridge of culture, not a tool for profit."
The success of "La chimera" is not only the artistic achievement of the film itself, but also a profound reflection of people on cultural history in the context of the times. The film not only provides a visual feast for the audience, but also triggers in-depth discussions on cultural heritage and contemporary morality. In the world of art, the past, present and future are intertwined. How should we cherish and face those irreversible choices?
