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Tuesday, 9 October 2018
Giuseppina Part 2.
This short film counts amongst my all time favourites.
Giuseppina is a young girl who wants her father to take her to the fair. He doesn't have the time, and tries to convince his daughter that all of life can be seen by just looking around her, at his petrol station.
Unfortunately on YouTube it comes in three separate parts, and I am showing No 2. If you enjoy it, you could always go to YouTube, and look at the other two.
It was made in 1959 as a film for TV colour testing. I think I must have first seen it at that time.
I've chosen Part 2 as it contains some 'amusing' English tourists in their Morris Traveller.
Have a look, and see what you think. No 3 is worth watching too.
Very 1950s. Her father was right about life. Look around you and see it. I will look at the other parts if the film later. Now I must get up from my bed and see life here.
I love it's simplicity. I couldn't help thinking that the girl must be her mid- seventies now. Time marches on, but how lucky to live at this time when film can make some of it come back to us.
Thanks for the share. This was just simply beautiful. We are going to have to check out this film now. It looks to be very educational about the life around you. Have a wonderful day. World of Animals
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Optimistic Cro!
The difference between an optimist and a pessimist, is that the optimist enjoys himself whilst waiting for the inevitable! I AM that optimist!
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I was born just south of London, but for the past 50 years I've lived in S W France. I am a painter by profession, and writer by desire. Lady Magnon and I live between an ancient cottage in a tiny village in perfectly tranquil French countryside, and a bijou townhouse in Brighton UK. In France we have plenty of fruit trees, all situated amongst a view that takes the breath away, in the UK we have a handkerchief sized patio. We also have a Border Collie called Billy. I try to treat our planet with respect, and encourage others to do likewise (without preaching).
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Very 1950s. Her father was right about life. Look around you and see it. I will look at the other parts if the film later. Now I must get up from my bed and see life here.
ReplyDeleteJust back from dog walking; wonderful sunrise here.
DeleteBeautiful day here.
DeleteWe're all blessed.
DeleteAbsolutely delightful! Love the very last shot.
ReplyDeleteWe've all done it. I had a friend who did it in the village, and crashed into a poor innocent oncoming French lady. Nasty.
DeleteThank you Cro, it is so beautiful and simple, i shall look for the other parts later.
ReplyDeleteI'm sure you'll enjoy No 3.
DeleteI love it's simplicity. I couldn't help thinking that the girl must be her mid- seventies now. Time marches on, but how lucky to live at this time when film can make some of it come back to us.
ReplyDeleteI was thinking much the same. I wonder if she carried on acting?
DeleteThanks for the share. This was just simply beautiful. We are going to have to check out this film now. It looks to be very educational about the life around you. Have a wonderful day.
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Cross between Fellini and Tati?
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