Friday, December 16, 2011

Everything You Ever Need To Know About Life...

... you can learn from:



Marianne: Sometimes you ask such goddamn silly questions.
Johan: Sorry. Are you angry with me?
Marianne: I'm not angry, but I'm on the verge of tears. The trouble with me is that I can't get angry. I wish that for once in my life I could really lose my temper, as I sometimes feel I have every right to. I think it would change my life. But that's not the point. You spoke earlier about loneliness. That bit about being strong on your own. I don't believe in your gospel of isolation.I think it's a sign of weakness.
Johan: What's wrong, Marianne?
Marianne: It's so... humbling.
Johan: What's humbling?
Marianne: I think about you... and I think about myself and about the future. I can't see how you're going to cope without me. Sometimes I think in desperation, "I must look after Johan. He's my responsibility. It's up to me to make sure he's all right. That's the only our lives will be worthwhile.... I don't believe people are strong all on their own. You have to have someone's hand to hold.

Happy 73, Liv Ullmann.

2 comments:

SeangSTM said...

Always had a soft spot for this film as it was the inspiration for one of my favourite TV shows - Knots Landing. Sweet.

Anonymous said...

Goddess.