#inspriations

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What we're losing culturally the fastest, aside from natural resources and oil and the idea of democracy and social justice, is the ability to concentrate.

Art Spiegelman

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The book has very specific qualities. Let's say in 2300 they discover the physical book, after having lived with the digital book for several hundred years. They'll be able to say, "Look at all the cool stuff you can have in a real book and how different it is." The differences are manifold.

Art Spiegelman

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The only thing that made me, or any of us, special was that no one in the whole of history would ever see the universe exactly the same way any other of us saw it.

Grant Morisson

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Dreaming between worlds (3/4) : between dream and social realism

Welcome to the third part of this series dedicated to the movie La Chimera by Alice Rochwacher.

After diving through the archeological background of the film, let‘s look at the cinematic inspirations behind Rochwacher‘s film.

Fellini's illusionnal worlds impact on La Chimera

Italian cinema has profoundly influenced Rohrwacher’s work. Federico Fellini’s Roma is a dreamlike exploration of the Italian capital, weaving together historical figures, fantastical scenarios, and Fellini’s own memories. The film’s episodic structure and its blurring of lines between reality and imagination resonate with La Chimera. In La Chimera, the tomb robbers’ pursuit of their Chimera – a symbol of personal redemption or a lost love – takes them on a journey that is both physical and metaphorical. Just as Fellini’s characters navigate a fantastical Rome, the characters in La Chimera delve into the mysteries hidden beneath the earth, encountering unexpected discoveries that challenge their perceptions of reality.

Plus, Alice directly quote some shots of Fellini‘s Roma, such as the sequences of tombs opening. These fleeting moments are shot exactly the same : once the tomb is opened, the fresco slightly react to the air, thus tragically disappearing.

Fellini's Roma, 1972

To see the iconic sequence, follow this link :

Following Pasolini's footsteps

Another tribute is made to Pier Paolo Pasolini’s Accattone. This a starkly different film, a neo-realist masterpiece that depicts the harsh realities of life on the fringes of Roman society. The film’s central character, Accattone, is a petty criminal struggling to survive. Pasolini avoids romanticizing Accattone, instead portraying him as a product of his environment and the social forces that keep him trapped in poverty. This approach to character development is evident in La Chimera. The film’s tomb robbers are not portrayed as heroic adventurers, but rather as individuals driven by desperation and the desire for a better life. Their pursuit of the Chimera is a collective endeavor, reflecting the shared dreams and struggLe of their community.

Pasolini's Accatone, 1961

As a conclusion

By drawing inspiration from the surrealism of Fellini, and the social realism of Pasolini, Alice Rohrwacher has created a unique cinematic blend in La Chimera. The film’s exploration of themes such as loss, longing, and the search for meaning is enriched by these diverse influences, resulting in a captivating and thought-provoking cinematic experience.

Look up her interview on YouTube :

Enjoy !

LW

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Concept I need to use somewhere: an out and proud aroace worshipper of diety of love and sex. I have no idea where I'd go with it yet, would probably be trying to aim towards wholesome.

[twistedsoulmusic]

With their new album out today, what better way to get you in the mood than with a playlist by Don Kapot? The playlist draws on the many influences at play in their music, and we’re so pleased to have them onboard.

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Myths, legends and stories are the signposts previous generations have left us so we don't have to figure out our own personal journey in solitude! They have to be metaphorical, because their interpretation will be different for each individual life!

Fred Van Lente

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Let me introduce you guys to Cebrennus rechenbergi, also known as the Moroccan flic-flac spider and Cartwheeling spider. A spider who can catwheel even uphill. It was discovered by a bionic professor Ingo Rechenberg, who is currently developing a robot that can do what this spider can - he hopes the machine will find use in exploration of alien planets.