Such an incredible novel and a stunningly tender film. Both two of my favourites in each medium I hold so dearly. And it speaks to people on so many levels. It's inspiring and fervent, despite that melancholy we all face, as you mention.
A few days ago I rewatched the movie and it was moving to see it again after long abstinence. When I first saw it I was a young man in his early 20s and had come back to my town in Germany from a two year stay in England, I felt very lonely, and I happened to see the movie poster outside a cinema in the city on an autumn evening. I ask myself, why this movie hit me so strongly. It responded to my fresh England experience, with the park, the trees, the history, but maybe it was this kind of boundaryless theme that I found so interesting, being someone looking for the path through life and so on. Anyway, Sally and Tilda, I want to thank you for this great piece of art, you moved many people, it ist still very great, and I have lots of respect for you both.
Becoming a universal being is my thematic take away from the film. The movie moved me deeply, culminating in the final scene under the oak tree with the Angel above. I just watched the movie with my 14 year old grandniece and my 97 year old mother, their first time and my 6 or 7th watch. They were riveted. They were both moved to tears. Thank you for the care that you took in crafting this powerfully gentle film.
Saw it at age 23 when it came out. The local reviewer in Atlanta gave it two stars. I went and saw it anyway. In my top five favorite movies. Visionary. I agree with Tilda; It was about wonder through time.
I was lucky enough to see several of the costumes worn by Tilda as well as Quentin's Elizabeth I costume at the Goddess exhibition in Melbourne. One of the happiest days ever.
Geez ladies I could not believe this .. I'm sure I will enjoy this conversation of yours as much as everything that I wanted to talk about afte ryour movie.. I applud you two. Bra vo to you so much of my senses coming out. ❤
