Last week, I went to see The Boy and the Heron with my teenage son. We had wanted to see it anyway, but a request came in to discuss it with Alastair Benn on the Engelsberg Ideas podcast, and that provided the final push.
I too felt bewildered and honestly confused at the end of the movie. Even I who considers himself an artsy film-snob, I didn't know how to feel. I am happy you were able to, at least partly, put my feelings into writing.
A very rich read, indeed. Thanks for sharing! Fascinating that the film resonated for you, too, at the dream level (as it did with Alastair Benn). Will definitely be going again...
I too felt bewildered and honestly confused at the end of the movie. Even I who considers himself an artsy film-snob, I didn't know how to feel. I am happy you were able to, at least partly, put my feelings into writing.
Reassuring to hear this! I'm hoping for enlightenment second time around...
https://perennialdigression.substack.com/p/zephyr-v
For what it’s worth, and only if it helps, I wrote a review unpacking some of the themes here.
A very rich read, indeed. Thanks for sharing! Fascinating that the film resonated for you, too, at the dream level (as it did with Alastair Benn). Will definitely be going again...
Thanks, will take a look!