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one very poignant scene...

posted 17 years ago by blueskyblackoak
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One of my favorite scenes is when Fitzcarraldo is at the social party to convince the tycoons to invest in his opera house, and he brings out the phonograph. As he listens to the music, obviously moved, and everyone just stares at him... I thought it was profoundly sad and touching. The acting of Kinski is particularly great here. I was reminded a little bit of the scene at the end of "The Blue Angel", which has a similar uncomfortable but moving quality to it.

Also, on an unrelated note, is Molly (Claudia Cardinale) not the most ideal partner? I love how inspiring their relationship is to each other.

[–] lilruffryda88 17 years ago

That scene is indeed very poignant. I felt so sorry for Fitzcarraldo because he seems so enthused and moved by the music, and all he wants is for the others to feel the same way, instead they act like a couple of douches.

And yeah, that Molly chick was awesome.

[–] ChrisStevens 16 years ago

Excellent post blueskyblackoak. When I noticed this thread title I had a strong feeling that it would refer to this very scene. In my opinion, this is what film is all about - a marvelously acted and beautifully shot scene in which everything comes together so perfectly that it makes you believe you are actually living it and, as you mentioned, is indeed "profoundly sad and touching". One fine scene amongst many in a truly memorable film.

[–] rick-220 16 years ago

Very strong scene indeed, and it makes me wonder how I would react when being confronted by a 'madman' like that. I'd like to think that I'd be more comprehending and enthusiastic, but in reality I'm afraid I would react in the same way as the people attending the party. Food for thought indeed.

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[–] EnterJamesClayton 16 years ago

Who is the madman though? What defines mad behaviour? I'd argue that all the stuffy soullelss tycoons are the insane, mentally-defunct ones. They lack the joyous sense of life, enthusiasm and emotion that Fitzcarraldo has. They're dead.

It is indeed an excellent scene as everyone here has said; just one of many in cracking film.

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