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How does Josh O'Connor show his superb acting skills in "La chimera"? What is the unique charm of this movie?
In 2023, the film "La chimera" (meaning "The Impossible Dream") released by director Alice Rohrwacher attracted a lot of attention. This historical drama set in the 1980s tells the story of the protagonist Arthur (Josh O'Connor)'s struggle and inner conflict as a British tomb robber. Although the background of the film is set in the shadow of a society that steals ancient cultural relics, O'Connor uses his superb acting skills to give the character more emotional depth, allowing the audience to experience his inner conflicts and nostalgia.
"If La Chimera was a wild, quixotic quest, then Alice Lowerhak's wonderfully magical tale is a heavenly one worth watching."
The intertwining of characters and emotions
Arthur, played by O'Connor in the movie, was once an archaeologist who was imprisoned for stealing cultural relics. After being released from prison, he returned to Italy and faced his past and relationship with his family. Wandering between family affection, love and sin, the character of Arthur shows a deep sense of contradiction. Time and again, he retrieves the memory of his lost lover Beniamina by pursuing cultural relics, but he gradually gets lost in his own theft.
"O'Connor's clever, playful performance suggests many possibilities without waxing lyrical about them."
Unique narrative structure
"La chimera" is very unique in its narrative structure. Through Arthur's perspective, the audience can get a glimpse of the intertwining of the past and the present. The memory fragments and "Chimera" hallucinations in the movie not only enhance the color of the plot, but also make the characters' emotions more three-dimensional. O'Connor's acting skills make the character's memories more realistic in such an environment. It seems that every time he returns to the capital, he will be filled with deep nostalgia and regret.
"This film completely occupies its own narrative space, showing Italy as a treasure of ancient and remarkable culture."
Reviews and feedback
"La chimera" received enthusiastic reviews at the 2023 Cannes Film Festival, and O'Connor's performance was particularly praised. Critics agreed that he was able to switch freely between humor and seriousness, and also showed the complexity of the character. The depth of this plot and O'Connor's outstanding acting skills undoubtedly bring great appeal to the film, making people reflect on how the past affects our present and future.
Conclusion
"La chimera" is not only a film about the past and cultural relics, but also a profound exploration of human nature. Josh O'Connor's performance vividly presents this theme, making us think more deeply about the relationship between nostalgia, choice and results. In such a work full of history and emotion, can the audience find fragments that echo their own experiences?
