What connection does death in Julietta have to do with family?
I. Introduction
"Julietta" is a film directed by Spanish director Pedro Almodóvar, released in 2006, starring Panpe Cruz, Carmen Maggiogorgo, Raoul Arévalo and others, the film is known as one of Almodóvar's most authentic works, winning the Best Screenplay and Best Actress awards at the Cannes Film Festival.
The film tells a story about family, death and the afterlife, the heroine Lucia's mother Ignis died many years ago, but its ghosts still roam the house, Lucia and her sister daughter Paula begin to notice this and find that they seem to be connected to their mother's death, while Lucia's son Angel and his friends are also involved, on the other hand, Lucia's own marriage problems, the whole story is presented in Almodóvar's usual humor and popular way, It exudes rational thinking and affectionate care for life and death.
The film's narrative is rich in local style and culture, the scenery is picturesque, and the superb acting skills of Pan Cruise also add a lot to the film, while Almodóvar cleverly links private life with a larger philosophy of life, presenting a very touching and enlightening story.
Second, the plot introduction
The plot of "Julietta" revolves around Lucia, a strong-hearted and resourceful heroine who runs a small processed food factory in the Spanish countryside and takes care of her elderly father, where she also takes care of her sister Isa and daughter Paula, Lucia's mother Ignis has been dead for many years, but often appears by Lucia's side, this mysterious phenomenon makes Lucia decide to find out the truth and embark on a thrilling and mysterious journey.
Lucia's son Angel, who was expelled from school, was filming a documentary about surcharges for their town, however during his interview on the topic, he discovered some unexpected dangers that would put him and his family in a dangerous situation.
The whole story unfolds in a poetic way, revealing the mystery and truth of family, death and the afterlife, director Almodóvar depicts a plot full of entanglement, drama and humorous elements, Lucia, played by Panpe Crews, is a very special female character who shows fearless courage and perseverance in the face of various challenges, and is the true hero of the film.
The whole film is set in a small Spanish town, using a more traditional Spanish film style, while also injecting Almodóvar's usual humor and irony, the film finally reveals deep philosophical thinking about life and death, touching the audience's heart, and is an outstanding work full of vitality and cultural characteristics.
3. Role introduction
There are many unique characters in Julietta, and here is a brief introduction to some of the main characters.
1. Lucia – Portrayed by Pan Pei Cruz
Lucia is the heroine of the film, a strong-charactered, resourceful woman who lives with her sister, daughter and father, runs a small processed food factory, and in the film, Lucia's mother Agnes ghosts her all the time, making her feel a lot of pressure and confusion, and she also embarks on a journey to discover the truth, and experiences many unforgettable things during the process.
2. Paula – Portrayed by Jane Moreira
Paula is Lucia's niece, a bright and somewhat rebellious young girl, her father is a vicious unemployed man with a heavy mental load, and although they have lived together since childhood, Paula and her mother have not been in contact for a long time.
3. Ignis – Portrayed by Carmen Marchorgo
Ignis Lucia's mother and has been dead for many years, but her ghost has been haunting Lucia, and the mystery of Ignis in the camera makes the audience guess.
4. Angel – Portrayed by Carlos Brumiti
Angel, the son of Lucia and her late husband, is a modest but enthusiastic young man who struggles at school to write a documentary about the surcharge at home.
These characters all have their own stories and personalities, and their interactions add a lot of drama and emotion to the whole story, and under the careful polishing of director Almodóvar, these characters are presented to the audience in a very realistic and vivid way, becoming one of the core charms of the film.
4. Analysis of the main theme
The theme of "Julietta" can be said to be diverse, it involves life, death, family, mystery and human relationships, but if it is to be summarized simply, then the film is mainly about the complexity of family relationships and human nature.
In the film, Lucia's family lives in a small town in Spain, an ordinary family, they love each other, mutual benefit, but also have all kinds of problems and secrets, Lucia faces many challenges, including dealing with family relationships, caring for her elderly father, and exploring the connection between the sun and the ghost world.
conclusion
"Julietta" is an unforgettable film, it is full of human notes, showing the director's sincere emotions and deep understanding of life, this film is not only artistic, but also about human experience and philosophy, worthy of all audiences to carefully experience and recall.
