Blog 10: Film (October 22-October 26)

The film (I cannot remember the title) we have been watching in class the last couple days is a very interesting one. I have enojyed it a lot because of all the music through it. The story line is an excellent one as well. I love all of the neat costumes the women are wearing for the Carnival they are having. The Carnival seems to be a very important event in their culture. Everyone is taking extreme measures to prepare for the Carnival. They are getting their costumes ready, practicing their dancing, and rehearsing their music. The music that Orfeu is playing is very calming and soothing. Euridice seems to feel very safe when Orfeu plays his guitar or even when he whistles. I also think the village that the film is taking place in helps build the culture and it's music. The village makes the music and culture seem very simple, yet very elegant at the same time. The village is very beautiful, and I think that it makes the music more enjoyable. I also found the little boy that was playing the tamborine to be very exciting. He put his whole body into playing the tamborine, and it sounded great when he played. I'm really glad we are watching this film because it shows me a whole new sense of culture and music. I cannot wait to continue the film on Friday.