What is the practical significance of the movie "Philadelphia Story"?

The plot of this story is actually very simple. Tom, who was illegally fired because he was suffering from AIDS, still works hard to defend his power. This is a very difficult thing to understand in my cultural definition. Since he knows that his life is not long, why not let go of everything, enjoy life, and cherish the people around him. In fact, this is what he cannot let go of. Give up. In this way, through scenes, he warms everyone's heart during the struggle, and also makes everyone think about what is right and what is wrong; what is reasonable and what is dirty.

On the other hand, it arouses people's attention to the original elements, how important health and happiness are. Why does life have meaning for people? There is hope in life, and one can face many unknown surprises or sorrows, and these are rights that people with terminal illnesses can no longer enjoy. Their sadness lies in the fact that they can predict how long they will survive in this world, which is very important. It's scary, especially for people who are risk averse by nature. I hope everyone can perceive the meaning of life and the most important thing.

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The plot of this story is actually very simple. Tom, who was illegally fired because he was suffering from AIDS, still works hard to defend his power. This is a very difficult thing to understand in my cultural definition. Since he knows that his life is not long, why not let go of everything, enjoy life, and cherish the people around him. In fact, this is what he cannot let go of. Give up. In this way, through scenes, he warms everyone's heart during the struggle, and also makes everyone think about what is right and what is wrong; what is reasonable and what is dirty.

On the other hand, it arouses people's attention to the original elements, how important health and happiness are. Why does life have meaning for people? There is hope for people alive, and they can face many unknown surprises or sorrows, and these are rights that people with terminal illnesses can no longer enjoy. What makes them sad is that they can predict how long they will survive in this world, which is very important. It's scary, especially for people who are risk averse by nature. I hope everyone can perceive the meaning of life and the most important thing.

The realistic significance of "Philadelphia Story", if a phenomenon really exists in society, then this issue obviously has significance. In the movie, this phenomenon is similar to if you open an egg, there is a chance that a double-yolk egg will come out. Similarly, there will also be a small number of people in the crowd because of illness or homosexuality. Because of the occurrence of various minority phenomena in society, they have been subjected to widespread discrimination in society. This kind of discrimination itself is actually meaningless. It is just general inferiority or indifference that leads to this series of problems. But once the disadvantaged party wins, it will be as ugly to the general public as if their faces have been torn off, because what is torn off is their pity, inferiority and indifference!

The protagonist Andrew is a very outstanding lawyer in Philadelphia. He graduated from a prestigious university, has a quick mind, and is proficient in law. He originally had a smooth career, but because he is also gay, like other "gay" people, From time to time, he hangs out in various places that are exclusive to homosexuals, where he goes to find his own happiness. But it is a pity that he contracted AIDS. We all know that this is a fatal virus with a high mortality rate. In the era when the protagonist lived, he contracted this disease because of some "bad behavior" of his own. There is another meaning: you will be abandoned by society. Therefore, when his boss knew from the scars on his face that he had AIDS, he used a trick to expel him from the company. Andrew knew the real reason for his expulsion that night and could foresee his despair at the time, but he did not After admitting defeat, and after visiting nine law firms but failing to find a lawyer to help him fight this illegal dismissal case, he stepped into the office of Joe (our second male lead). But like most people, Joe was initially very disgusted with AIDS (especially if it was caused by "homosexuality"). He looked down on homosexuals, thinking that they were social outliers and unclean bugs, and was unwilling to fight this lawsuit for them. So Andrew had no choice but to leave in despair, but when the camera showed his eyes that seemed to be searching around on the street for a long time after going out, I began to realize that I was wrong. What flashed in his eyes was not despair, but "perseverance" ", is hope. The film has already whetted the audience's appetite. The audience is eager to know how the protagonist will deal with this desperate situation. Unsurprisingly, Andrew is indeed a person who refuses to give up. He sits alone in the library and looks up the relevant insurance policies. Regarding the legal provisions of gay rights, perhaps he always has an unchanging belief in his heart: I am the same as everyone else, there is no difference. In addition, I think the reason why the film is set in Philadelphia, the place where the Declaration of Independence was signed, is intentional, and the protagonist is a lawyer, a member of the American judiciary, which is even more intentional. What does it mean to say something to the American judiciary. In fact, the focus of this case is not whether the manager's dismissal of the employee was illegal, but that his boss fired him because of discrimination against AIDS patients.

What really moved me was not that the rights of AIDS patients were finally protected, but that the protagonist was finally able to say "I'mready". He knew that he might die before the trial was over, but he still worked hard to fight for his dignity. This belief and persistence touched me the most. The film does not focus too much on the protagonist's personal emotions, nor does it describe too much how to win the lawsuit and obtain compensation. On the contrary, these plots are only briefly touched upon, and the focus is to highlight the reason why Andrew can sit on the throne. The reason for going down. So where does Andrew's faith come from? The answer is simple: love. Not only from his "partner", but also from his family, his parents, brothers and sisters... Without their support and encouragement, Andrew would not have the courage to go to court to pursue his own rights. Love is the theme of this movie, and it is also the reason why the director wants to integrate him into social issues. AIDS is not scary. What is scary is the feeling of being abandoned and losing love after getting sick. When the world ignores you, when you lose your job, when you are misunderstood, the emotions from your family and loved ones will support you to the end. The song "Philadelphia" at the end of the film and the scene of Andrew playing as a child in the background are far-reaching and profound... Then please believe in the power of love, because it will give you the courage to live. With love, the chasm will eventually become a path; without love, you will be unable to move forward...

"Philadelphia Story" is a movie directed by Jonathan Demme and released in 1993. Tom Hanks won the Best Actor Award at the 66th Academy Awards for this film. In the film, Andrew Beckett (played by Tom Hanks) is a successful lawyer who has a good relationship with his boss and has been promoted to a partner in the company. However, his boss Charles discovered that Andrew was a gay man and had AIDS, so he designed to fire Andrew. In order to seek justice, Andrew found John Miller (Denzel Washington). But after learning that Andrew was infected with AIDS, Miller rejected him, fearing that he would infect his newborn daughter with the virus. After Miller learned about AIDS and homosexuals, he decided to take Andrew's case and eventually won the case for Andrew.

"Philadelphia Story" is a lawsuit against AIDS discrimination and anti-gay discrimination, as well as a discussion and reflection on discrimination. The name of the film, Philadelphia, is the name of a city in Pennsylvania, USA. Its original meaning is brotherly love, hoping that people can get along well with each other and enjoy brotherly love. Philadelphia is also the place where the Declaration of Independence and the U.S. Constitution were drafted and signed. It has always prided itself on freedom and equality. The story of the film takes place in Philadelphia, a city known for its equality and friendship. People preached freedom, equality and fraternity, but in Philadelphia in 1993, prejudice and discrimination were still everywhere in life. The discrimination suffered by the protagonist Andrew is incompatible with the values ??claimed by the city, and the irony is obvious.

In addition to clearly showing the discrimination against AIDS and sexual orientation in the United States in the 20th century, "Philadelphia Story" also continuously shows various other discriminations in society - ethnic discrimination in many details of the film. , sexism, colorism, etc. In movies, women mostly appear as assistants, and most successful lawyers are played by men, which implicitly demonstrates gender discrimination in the workplace. On the witness stand, Anthea Burton, a black woman, said that Wheeler (Andrew's partner) commented that her earrings were too "tribal" and suggested that Anthea should wear simpler, smaller, and more American earrings. . People shout about ethnic equality, but their speech and behavior always reveal ethnic discrimination unconsciously. Of course, Ancia wittily countered this implicitly discriminatory language, saying that her earrings were American, "African-American." The United States is a multi-ethnic country of immigrants that has always promoted multiculturalism. These "tribal" earrings just reflect the mainstream value of multicultural tolerance.

The realistic significance of "Philadelphia Story", if a phenomenon really exists in society, then this issue obviously has significance. In the movie, this phenomenon is similar to if you open an egg, there is a chance that a double-yolked egg will come out. Similarly, there will also be a small number of people in the crowd because of illness or homosexuality. Because of the occurrence of various minority phenomena in society, they have been subjected to widespread discrimination in society. This kind of discrimination itself is actually meaningless. It is just general inferiority or indifference that leads to this series of problems. But once the disadvantaged party wins, it will be as ugly to the general public as if their skin has been torn off, because what is torn off is their pity, inferiority and indifference.

Philadelphia is actually a very in-depth film, reflecting many real social problems in the United States at that time

For example, homosexuality, discrimination against homosexuals, AIDS, discrimination and indifference towards AIDS Ah, unfair treatment of people of color... Right treatment

Story introduction: The main story is about lawyer Andrew suffering from AIDS because of his homosexuality. After his boss found out, due to inner fear and disgust, he designed He was fired due to work mistakes, and the fired Andrew was determined to protect his rights and interests by resorting to law, and finally won the case.

The reality reflected in this movie: (1) Everyone has the meaning and value of existence, and has the right to pursue happiness and live, and cannot be affected by individual reasons and misfortunes. Discriminatory attitude, everyone should be treated kindly, so that society will become better. (2) Andrew encountered obstacles everywhere when seeking help and was desperate. However, he did not give up on himself and still insisted on actively appealing because he believed that fairness would never be late. Therefore, as long as a person is alive, whether in good times or bad times, as long as he has faith and works hard to persevere, I believe there will be a good outcome in return. (3) In fact, family members are always the strongest backing. They will help and rely on you when you are most helpless, and tolerate and support you when you are wronged. Therefore, you must cherish the current situation. Be friendly and accompany you. Don't wait until after you pass away to appreciate what you once had and to make up for the regrets left behind.

Movies are such a wonderful thing. In today's era of picture reading, it is no longer just a commercial entertainment tool and a means of political propaganda, but an emotional carrier that can carry heavier propositions and thinking. If today's filmmakers can only continue to work hard on flashy production methods and ignore what really touches people's hearts, and even package the generic emotions they think are touching into a selling point that makes people cry, this will only It's a gimmick and lacks touching details to fill it with emotion and thought.

For example, what I felt today in the movie "Philadelphia Story". Bypassing stars, ignoring big directors, and abandoning all shooting and editing techniques that belong to movies, the film's own attraction and attraction are attached to its thinking. And these thoughts are attached to a certain smile, a certain look in the plot, or an inadvertent line. What touches people is not the dramatic conflict, but the true feelings.

How do emotional moral taboos and rational legal justice affect individuals and even the entire human society? Throughout the film, from beginning to end, in every emotional shot, there is always reflection on human behavior and evaluation of the development of society and civilization. Its ending is not so much an ending as it is a psychological comfort and explanation for the audience whose hearts have been hanging for nearly two hours. The questions and thoughts hidden behind the pictures have not yet ended.

In other words, the collision between morality and law has not ended yet