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1900 on the first day, Danny Boodman, the worker in charge of fueling the Virginia cruise ship, was trying to pick up the things left by the rich first class, but he accidentally found an abandoned newborn on the piano, packed in an empty carton of TD brand lemons. I am convinced that "TD" stands for thanks to Danny, who raised the baby independently despite the ridicule of other workers and named him 1900 to commemorate this special day.

Born at sea, 1900 never existed on land. He has no relatives, no household registration and no nationality. The sea was his cradle, and he grew up with Virginians berthing at various docks. However, the good times did not last long. An accident at sea caused Danny who raised 1900 to die unexpectedly. Fortunately, miraculously, all the people on board were awakened by the wonderful piano sound one night, and they also woke up. It was 1900 playing in front of the piano, and the moving melody touched everyone. From now on 1900.

Max will go down to Virginia to accompany the band, so he knows the legend of 1900- 1900 and they become friends. And 1900 is in full swing after competing with the legendary pianist Jerry who invented jazz. However, although Max repeatedly encouraged 1900 to disembark and show his talents to the whole world, 1900 never set foot on land. Until he was recording a solo album for a record company, he happened to meet a beautiful girl outside the cabin and was moved to create the theme of 1900 (that is, an unknown song mentioned by Max and the owner of the musical instrument store). As the girl disembarked, 1900' s heart began to fluctuate. 1900 Will you leave your life on the boat for more than 30 years in order to find a girl?

Film analysis

About movies

This is a poetic journey movie, and the ubiquitous piano sound takes the audience into the depths of 1900. The film adopted the most extreme romantic style, which caused a bipolar reaction: some people regarded it as a masterpiece, while many people in the west regarded it as the "best-looking bad film". The disadvantage of movies lies in the characterization. The protagonist is too mysterious to penetrate his inner world and it is difficult to really sympathize with him. If we can get rid of the stage of cynicism, movies will have a romantic magic that touches people's hearts.

The whole film is intertwined with Max's memory of 1900 and Max's pursuit of the whereabouts of 1900 in reality, which closely affects the hearts of the audience. The story reached its climax when Max learned from the owner of the musical instrument store that Virginian was about to be demolished.

Max has never heard of 1900 since he left Virginia before the war. He firmly believes that 1900 must still be on board. He tried to delay the dismantling time and came to the wrecked ship to find the last trace of 1900. 1900 will be on board again? Or as Max expected, he has found a place, married a wife, had children, and mentioned to them that Max is a good friend after dinner. ...

In addition to twists and turns, several wonderful bridges are even more impressive. For example, when Max first met 1900, they loosened the fixing bolts of the piano in stormy waves, sat in front of the piano and swayed with the boat, while sliding in the hall while playing the piano, much like dancers dancing waltz or tango; Facing the aggressive challenge of arrogant jelly, how did 1900 show its extraordinary piano talent and make the participants turn from contempt to shock? And that unknown girl, like a comet, radiates dazzling light but quickly leaves, making 1900' s faint sad and sentimental memories more and more vivid in the film's light yellow image. As for those immigrants who came to the new world by boat with dreams, they exclaimed "America!" When they saw the Statue of Liberty. Joy, but also with 1900 watching the indifference of the passengers up and down the loneliness. ...

1900, the role, because of his lonely experience, enables him to see through people's hearts more keenly and play and create touching music. However, facing the ocean and piano all his life, everything on land has too much uncertainty for him, which has always prevented him from moving forward on land. As he said, "the end of the land can't be seen", perhaps for 1900, the scenery of the sea and sky can see the horizon, and cruise ships from many places sometimes stop at the port. 88 keys are limited, so he can create infinite music according to them. However, he can't see or master the endless big cities on land.

About the director

The director of this film is Giuseppe Tonatore, who won the Oscar for Best Foreign Language Film for Paradise Cinema before 1990. This film is one of his trilogy. Trilogy: Paradise Cinema/Starlight and My Heart; 1900 legend/sound and light fly with me; "Beautiful Legend of Sicily"/"True Love Walks with Me" is like the feeling of "Paradise Cinema". "Tonatore" relies on its good narrative technique, interweaves memories and reality to make the audience easily integrate into the plot, and almost doubts whether the film is adapted from real people.

In this film, Tonatore also cooperated with the music master ennio morricone. Moriquand's famous film music works include Paradise Cinema, Four Seas Passion, Hamlet and Selflessness. Just like all films named after The Pianist, the soundtrack of the film is bound to play a decisive role in the film, so the soundtrack of the film is also an object worthy of careful appreciation and collection.

From modern times to ancient times, the story is also set on a cruise ship at sea. If Titanic is compared to a sumptuous dinner, I believe that the exquisite and delicate legend of 1900 will be a good afternoon tea dessert, enriching your mind and mine.

About the soundtrack

The soundtrack of this film was created by the master ennio morricone, who once again captured the hearts of the audience and fans with his affectionate and elegant style. The Legend of 1900 is regarded as one of the most memorable soundtracks of 1999, and won the Golden Globe Award for best film soundtrack.