Dominic Turner
I found this movie to be very powerful. This was not the most cinematic/breathing movie I have ever watched, but it had one of the most powerful messages behind it. The theme of the movie is that death can come at any time and to live life to the fullest while you still have the chance. Following the point of view of Paulo, we get to follow him around as he tries and mend the relationships between his children and his wife. The flashbacks in the movie show all the times that Paulo cheats on his wife, argues with his daughter, or not being there for his kids. Now that he had limited time all of these flashbacks bring guilt and regret to Paulo. He wanted to make sure the final memory of him was a positive one rather, than a memory of him before. This theme made me take a deeper look at myself. If I were to die within the next hour would I be happy with the legacy that I have left behind? It makes me look at the people I may not have treated the best or did not tell them how I feel about them. I think one of my biggest flaws as a person is my lack of being present. A Lot of the time I catch myself waiting for the next event in a couple days or a couple weeks. I focus so much on the future and what is to come that I let the days slip by. The part of the movie, when Paulo breaks up with his wife because he is tired of getting stopped by the train or his impatiens when he would get his wife flowers, or even if it was waiting at a red light. We see his constant impatiens ultimately was what led to his death. So in the end another theme I have taken from this movie to to be present in life, and take it all in for what it's worth.
One other thing I have learned throughout watching these movies is the small glimpses of Italian Culture. One thing that stuck out to me during this movie was the idea of the family always staying together. Although he cheated on his wife multiple times, his wife never left him. Although it is never said that she knew, it is implied that she did. When comparing this situation to America, In America 50% of marriages end in divorce. However, we can see that in Italy divorce never really happens. I think it's because the idea of a strong family over there is so important.
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