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The Magic Book of The Ninth Gate: Why Can It Summon Demons?
The Ninth Gate is a 1999 neo-noir horror thriller film directed, produced, and co-written by Roman Polanski. The story of this film revolves around how an ancient book dealer tracks down a historic book that is said to be able to summon the devil. The magic book in the film is not only the main source of plot power, but also brings out deeper thinking: Why can such a book trigger such a mysterious and dangerous power?
Described as "the protagonist of the film is not just a person, but a book."
The protagonist of the story, Dean Corso, is played by Johnny Depp. He is hired by a wealthy collector, Boris Balkan, to authenticate a 17th century book called The Nine Gates of the Realm of Shadows. The book was said to have been written by its author, Aristide de Torchia, in collaboration with the devil, and only three copies remained when he and his work were burned for heresy. Balcon was convinced that only one of the three was genuine, so he asked Corso to go and examine the other two.
Corso's investigative journey is full of mystery and danger. He meets a mysterious woman ("The Girl") who seems to have been stalking him and has helped him in times of crisis. He also came into contact with the bookseller Liana Telfer, a woman who tried to take the books for herself, and was eventually attacked when she refused.
"Can we truly understand the power of this book, beyond the surface of the book?"
In his quest for the truth, Corso discovered that six of the book's nine engravings were signed "AT" and three were marked "LCF," clearly tied to the devil's themes and overtones. . This raises further suspense: If the manifest power of books comes from the authenticity of their contents, then what happens if the fundamental truth is tampered with? Corso finally arrived at the castle under Polanski's shadow and discovered that the impact of this book on human beings was actually far beyond his imagination.
The film not only explores the history and truth of the book, but also allows the audience to reflect on the deeper meaning behind it. Do these printed words represent the power and knowledge that humans crave, or immeasurable dangers?
It is worth noting that the background music of the film was composed by Wojciech Kilar, whose music adds a lot of mystery and tension to the atmosphere of the whole film. The plot of the film Dirk is not as good as expected, and many critics have given it a low rating, saying that the film's storyline seems too long and difficult to arouse the audience's interest, but in the end it can still be seen as a film that cultivates ancient culture and mystery. A modern classic of ism.
"Perhaps, the understanding of a film lies not in its answers, but in the questions it raises."
In today's rapidly changing society, books remain a powerful symbol. They not only carry knowledge, but are also filled with cultural significance and moral beliefs. The movie "The Ninth Gate" is a profound exploration of the mysterious power of ancient books, challenging the audience's understanding of knowledge and power. Does it make us reflect on the meaning we give to these books as we seek strength?
Perhaps, The Ninth Gate is not only a horror film, but also a discussion of knowledge and its potential dangers. So, what kind of enlightenment do these ancient books have for us?
