The girl stares at you. The values you can never achieve in your Sweet Life stares at you. But it s not a judgment. It s more like a consolation. Masterpiece among masterpieces.
Roger Ebert cited La Dolce Vita as perhaps his favorite ever film. He once wrote about the different ways he related to the film and to the character of Marcello at different points in his own life. It's quite moving if you can find it online. What a timeless, poignant film.
Yes. The girl calls him: "You're a writer ... ".Marcello shows his hands, but his right hand falls down, and he touchs his head with the left one. He means: "Yes. I was. But now I can't write anymore. I've lost my mind".
This scene, along with the beginning scene of the film, beautifully symbolises that Marcello, even after being a successful womaniser, can never be able to successfully communicate with, and hence understand, women. Especially with women without hedonistic attitudes, like the young girl in the end, which embodies a purity and sanctity that Marcello will never be able to achieve in his life, in his so-called "Sweet Life" or 'Dolce Vita'.
Also that communication is impossible in a natural way with her because he is in a different life that is artificial, dishonest, unnatural. In the movie Dogman (2018), another Italian director evokes this end at the beach and lack of communication once you move to a different way of life (in that case, a criminal world)
The loss of Innocence, the loss of youths bloom. Human essential!!!!!! Be merry! Laugh,eat, drink and share passion . Tomorrow never knows! Cheers folks.
I believe that's a metaphor for the protagonist, Marcello, who's already been dead inside for quite some time at this point in the movie, and this is his very last opportunity to redeem himself, which, unfortunately, he misses entirely.
@@Scottyj1211 am I wrong or was ITYSL clearly referencing this scene with the baby at the beach in that sketch? Except he recognized the baby which is why he used to be a piece of shit where Marcello decided to stay a piece of shit.
Great ending! If only this clip had started just a little earlier - there’s a shot of the partygoers wandering through the trees in the dawnlight that’s one of the most beautiful shots I’ve ever seen!
Another interpretation could be that the girl is turning her head, her smile slightly widening, because Marcello is walking back towards her. She, after all, represents hope.
The final scene depicts the protagonist's inability to listen to the girl's call, a metaphor for purity and candour, of the youthful and naive spirit, in short everything that Marcello has lost in his journey of experiences. His mind and heart are completely corrupted by his current outlook on life.
Secondo me il pesce rappresenta il cristo. Diventato pesce mostro da persone ormai che conducono una vita trasgressiva e perverso troppo lontani ormai degli insegnamenti di Cristo..mentre x I pescatori quel pesce vale oro..
The girl stares at you. The values you can never achieve in your Sweet Life stares at you.
But it s not a judgment. It s more like a consolation.
Masterpiece among masterpieces.
This might be the greatest film ever made.
Roger Ebert cited La Dolce Vita as perhaps his favorite ever film. He once wrote about the different ways he related to the film and to the character of Marcello at different points in his own life. It's quite moving if you can find it online. What a timeless, poignant film.
One of the greatest scenes in film.
and of all, what courageous leap fm impure to pure ending thru a softurn
She's trying to remind him he wanted to be a writer, but he's too hungover to care.
Dead for two days but still mistaken for alive when seen on a beach
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Ted Bailey
No. She is the Purity trying to get him on her side rather than in the corruption and loss of ideals.
@@faustonicolai2196I think these two meanings complement each other
Yes. The girl calls him: "You're a writer ... ".Marcello shows his hands, but his right hand falls down, and he touchs his head with the left one. He means: "Yes. I was. But now I can't write anymore. I've lost my mind".
This scene, along with the beginning scene of the film, beautifully symbolises that Marcello, even after being a successful womaniser, can never be able to successfully communicate with, and hence understand, women. Especially with women without hedonistic attitudes, like the young girl in the end, which embodies a purity and sanctity that Marcello will never be able to achieve in his life, in his so-called "Sweet Life" or 'Dolce Vita'.
Also that communication is impossible in a natural way with her because he is in a different life that is artificial, dishonest, unnatural. In the movie Dogman (2018), another Italian director evokes this end at the beach and lack of communication once you move to a different way of life (in that case, a criminal world)
Saw it at a theater years ago, so glad I did.
The most beautiful and sad endings of all time.
Tears in my eyes every time...
"I'm not a piece of shit anymore. I used to be..."
"It's a dangerous night...... tonight is the night...... It's the night of my life"
Live for New Year's Eve!
The most touching film ending ever.
The loss of Innocence, the loss of youths bloom. Human essential!!!!!! Be merry! Laugh,eat, drink and share passion . Tomorrow never knows! Cheers folks.
True art, from the master , Fellini
Dead for two days but still mistaken for alive when seen on a beach.
I believe that's a metaphor for the protagonist, Marcello, who's already been dead inside for quite some time at this point in the movie, and this is his very last opportunity to redeem himself, which, unfortunately, he misses entirely.
Huh?
Three days. My mistake.
@@tedbailey3673 oh you mean the stingray?
Thank you for uploading this
No problem, thanks for watching!
I bet they went and got sloppy steaks at Trufonis.
Marcello used to be a real piece of shit.
@@Scottyj1211 am I wrong or was ITYSL clearly referencing this scene with the baby at the beach in that sketch? Except he recognized the baby which is why he used to be a piece of shit where Marcello decided to stay a piece of shit.
Great ending! If only this clip had started just a little earlier - there’s a shot of the partygoers wandering through the trees in the dawnlight that’s one of the most beautiful shots I’ve ever seen!
What superb acting by both, especially MM. I think the movie is too long, and it has its dull spots, but this ending is just excellent.
Run! Run! Run away while you can!
Another interpretation could be that the girl is turning her head, her smile slightly widening, because Marcello is walking back towards her. She, after all, represents hope.
That final scene...THE most touching ending ever filmed
+ She is so unbearable cute...
This film…..
I'm worried that the girl on the beach thinks people can't change.
Muy bella la actriss nombre porfavor
Valeria Ciangottini
that starfish represents a crucified jesus christ which is shown in the starting of the film.
The final scene depicts the protagonist's inability to listen to the girl's call, a metaphor for purity and candour, of the youthful and naive spirit, in short everything that Marcello has lost in his journey of experiences. His mind and heart are completely corrupted by his current outlook on life.
What kind of sea monster was that?
Most likely a stingray, but that's not the point of the scene.
Secondo me il pesce rappresenta il cristo. Diventato pesce mostro da persone ormai che conducono una vita trasgressiva e perverso troppo lontani ormai degli insegnamenti di Cristo..mentre x I pescatori quel pesce vale oro..
The little guy's statement about complete depravity by 1965 wasn't wrong 49 seconds
Spot on. Crazy to think of all the films that would come out later in the 60s. Rosemary’s baby and I am curious yellow for instance