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"The past, present, and future. The thoughts and images of one man... for all men. One man's dreams... for every dreamer."
Dreams - Movie Quotes
Memorable Quotes
Scientists... they may be smart, but most of them don't understand the heart of nature.
— The Old Man
Context:
In Village of the Watermills, the Old Man explains to the traveler why his village chooses not to use electricity or modern farming tools.
Meaning:
A critique of intellectual arrogance. It underscores the film's message that intelligence without spiritual connection leads to destruction.
A scene that looks like a painting does not make a painting. If you take the time and look closely, all of nature has its own beauty.
— Vincent van Gogh
Context:
In Crows, Van Gogh speaks to the aspiring artist while bandaging his ear, explaining how he devours the natural world with his eyes.
Meaning:
Defines the artistic process not as copying reality, but as seeing deeply into the essence of the subject.
It is not that they cannot rest. They simply want to go home.
— "I" (The Commander)
Context:
In The Tunnel, the commander speaks to the ghostly platoon standing at attention, trying to convince them to turn back into the darkness.
Meaning:
Expresses the tragedy of the dead soldiers who are stuck in limbo, unaware or unwilling to accept their death because of their attachment to life and duty.
The stupidest thing humans have done is to throw away the night.
— The Old Man
Context:
In the final segment, discussing why the village does not use lights at night.
Meaning:
A poetic observation on how artificial light (electricity) has disrupted the natural rhythm of life, rest, and the cosmos.