Eternal torment: The Search

Wednesday, August 30, 2006

The rain is pouring outside. I can hear the raindrops hitting the metal railing, making me appreciate more the beauty of sound. I can smell the wonderful smell of rain that cleanses. And I realise that I'm not ready to die.

Ok, so well, I'm currently in a reflective (moody some say) mood. I just managed to catch Sophie Scholl. Mein Gott. Es war ein schoenes Film aber es traurig war. (wait...I think I just screwed the German grammar)

Anyways, it was about this admirable woman who stood up for her beliefs. The movie starts with this innocent, happy music circa 1940s (liek duh). Then it progressed to more tension-building music that was base heavy. (I'm crapping). While I must applaud the lead actress for her stellar performance, I must say that the cinema's acoustics weren't very good. I could hear strains of the piano and violins in the background (coming from another hall) while the scene was meant to be strictly serious and silent. I loved the powerful shots of the locations; it heightened the sense of trepidation as one is made to witness the horrendous interrogation.

However, while the movie was rather enjoyable, it was marred by this group of young people who kept laughing at inappropriate moments. While I myself do find the moustached police officer amusing, I couldn't help but feel irritated when they laughed during the court proceedings. I would have preferred a more serious attitude. I myself do understand the irony in the court; their denial concerning the military strength and might of Hitler's Army, I don't think the scene warranted laughter. Perhaps it is just me being a bit sensitive or something but I hold the opinion that they should be more quiet. Chuckles are fine but outright guffaws? You're watching the wrong type of show hun. Comedy's someplace else. This is a HISTORIC ACCOUNT OF THE FINAL DAYS OF A WAR HEROINE. So please, observe. Reflect.

Anyways, I squirmed when it was the final scene. I could feel bile rising up my throat.

I know the german war movies almost always end gruesomely; I should have expected it but I still get affected by it.

Are you willing to die for an idea?
Are you willing to die for your opinions?

Despite what Sophie Scholl and countless others have done, are we living in a better world or are we in a similar situation as they did? Still struggling to change the world for a better place for everyone to live in?

I have done enough contemplation for today. I feel somehow at ease now.

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