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The most stunning image in the history of cinema.


Ashenbach (forgive the spelling) sitting in his deckchair looking at Tadzio for the last time from his viewpoint. The colours and texture of that screen with the golden beach and blue sky, the boy's faded distant figure, the hazy, huey sepia tone of the image as if shot through a fog filter. If some of the greatest paintings of the 20th century resembled this we'd all be happy, it compares with the finest works of Rembrandt and Monet.

For me it could be the most beautiful image ever captured on film.

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That's right! Beautiful words for a extreme beautiful scene, my friend. That scene is a masterpiece. I should turn my face to cry peacefully. This was to much for me. Also I like so much when he runs after Tadzio and he falls crying Chilling and beautiful. The last 20-30 mins of the film will haunting me the rest of my life. Regards my friend

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I take it then you are a huge 'Tarkovsky' fan.

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Exquisitely beautiful and painful ending. An astounding two hours of my life.

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The cinematography throughout the film was exquisite, yes! One of my favorite films of all time, being a long time fan of Dirk Bogarde.

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Don't forget that there is a photographic camera on the side of the scene. It has meaning.

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It's stunning work lovely words for a beautiful film dirk Bogarde was a amazing actor

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Yes, I loved that shot too, although I didn't understand the strange 'victory' pose that Tadzio struck out in the sea with one arm. Was it meant to emulate Greek statues?




The mirror... it's broken.
Yes, I know. I like it that way. Makes me look the way I feel.

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