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The Sacrifice 1986
As with most philosophers, Alexander questions everything, ripping at the mirage of life before him to find its “ultimate truth”. His questions are less analytical and more continental, but regardless they’re still plagued with the discontent of existential dread and the ultimate lack of purpose he feels his life truly has. We see this reveal itself clearly when he goes to visit Maria. It’s very reminiscent of the madness we see in many of Dostoevsky's characters.
Although he does acknowledge…
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The Brutalist 2024
László: “Is there a better description of a cube than that of its construction?”
Ending quote: “It is the destination, not the journey”
Architecture is all about its construction. It’s the “journey”, as well as the final destination. They are innately one. This is how László and many artists perceive the process of art. It’s also how he most likely viewed all aspects of life. However, in good ol’ America, all we fixate on is one thing; the final product.…
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