This feels like a rendition of a literary work, but I can't identify what it's supposed to be. Clearly, it isn't a story about vacationing in France! It's one of those films that you feel like you should watch over and over, scene by scene, breaking it down until you figure it out.
I think the statement that our main character wrote on the tree is the theme of the film. "I miss them all." It would appear that he is reliving events of his life, but in an extremely exaggerated context. When he makes the proclamation on the tree, he is expressing his sadness due to loss. This is primarily speaking of the loss of friends, family and most likely a wife. It could also be referring to love, experiences, youth, memories, etc.
The interesting aspect is how the film makers made it so vague that a single viewing will not suffice for those who need to understand the story. It's definitely open for interpretation. There's some really strange scenes as well as some meaningful drama mixed in.
The lack of dialogue really plays into the probability that this is a memory sequence. It's interesting that there are several scenes where someone is telling a story. It's a fact that there are some things that we hear in our lives that stick with us whereas most of what we hear is forgotten. Some stories stick with us forever. When we reflect on our memories, it seems we remember things that happen rather than the dialogue we participate in, so this may explain why there's very little speaking in the film.
It's a beautiful film and feels like one that you might leave playing in the background in your home, even when you're not watching it too closely. It just has a pleasant ambiance.
I think the statement that our main character wrote on the tree is the theme of the film. "I miss them all." It would appear that he is reliving events of his life, but in an extremely exaggerated context. When he makes the proclamation on the tree, he is expressing his sadness due to loss. This is primarily speaking of the loss of friends, family and most likely a wife. It could also be referring to love, experiences, youth, memories, etc.
The interesting aspect is how the film makers made it so vague that a single viewing will not suffice for those who need to understand the story. It's definitely open for interpretation. There's some really strange scenes as well as some meaningful drama mixed in.
The lack of dialogue really plays into the probability that this is a memory sequence. It's interesting that there are several scenes where someone is telling a story. It's a fact that there are some things that we hear in our lives that stick with us whereas most of what we hear is forgotten. Some stories stick with us forever. When we reflect on our memories, it seems we remember things that happen rather than the dialogue we participate in, so this may explain why there's very little speaking in the film.
It's a beautiful film and feels like one that you might leave playing in the background in your home, even when you're not watching it too closely. It just has a pleasant ambiance.