We All Loved Each Other So Much - a followup - Victor Khomenko

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We All Loved Each Other So Much - a followup

This 1974 film by Ettore Scola is not what you would put in the same row with the better works of the great Italian film makers - it simply doesn't raise to that level.
What it does, is far exceed the typical level of mediocrity one finds all too often today, and... it makes you think.
The film has two levels. The story level is somewhat superficial and mostly only scratches the surface of endless subject of human relationships, except for a few interesting observations... of which the relationship of Gianni to his wife is perhaps the most poignant and worthy of an attention.
That superficial level is there, however, only to wet our appetite, as beneath it lies the whole world of human emotions, feelings and suffering, that, while presented in a very muffled and quiet and almost indifferent way, suddenly errupts through on several occasions, like Mt St. Helen on a bad day.
So in essence one has to look beneath the somewhat cold, reserved and detached narration into the souls of the characters, and sure enough one finds enough there to fill his thoughts for many days that follow.
The director invites the viewer into the game, by throwing in the outline of the picture and giving the participants paints and brushes, then stepping back and letting the fun begin.
In some way you will be able to build some of the characters the way you want, as there is some freedom in their interpretation, and they are hardly black and white. And that makes the film great fun - to discuss the possible motivations and emotions of those involved in that long relationship.
The film has several great actors, and they all do wonderful job, but I feel strongly the special mention should go to Giovanna Ralli who plays Elide, the weak-minded wife of Vittorio Gassman's character. She plays with soft touch and plenty of half-tones, and produces a touching performance in that support role.
All told, as interesting film caught between the wave of the Neo Realism and modern times, with enough fine acting and interesting character development to justify your viewing. The term "bittersweet" is much overused, and I wish it wasn't, as here would be a good case to apply it.

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Topic - We All Loved Each Other So Much - a followup - Victor Khomenko 07:24:21 10/21/04 (6)

Re: We All Loved Each Other So Much - a followup - patrickU 07:59:42 10/21/04 (5)

Re: We All Loved Each Other So Much - a followup - Victor Khomenko 13:04:30 10/21/04 (1)

Re: Unconditionally yes!. nt - patrickU 05:04:54 10/22/04 (0)

Sheeesh! You guys should just get a room and be done with it! Let's talk about MOVIES. - Audiophilander 11:37:01 10/21/04 (2)

Re: Argh...The old bugger is back.... - patrickU 05:07:46 10/22/04 (0)

Pay attention, Auph, VK just got back from doing that. n - mr grits 11:58:37 10/21/04 (1)

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