medjesky 02

when i was asked to write a blog on story and writing about a silent film, I'll admit I was foolishly apprehensive. but after watching Sunrise: A Song of Two Humans, i see that sometimes things like speech only get in the way of amazing storytelling. Sunrise is the story of a young couple torn by hard times. the husband, depressed at the hard times that have fallen upon his farm, has gotten into the habit of cheating on his wife with a young city girl. One day the city slick suggests that he sell his farm and move to the city to live with her. the man protests reminding the city woman of his wife and child but she convinces him that he kill his wife. but when the moment came to do the dirty deed, he realizes that he could not do it. His wife sees the murderous intent in his eyes and is appalled but forgives him because he sees his remorse.the rest of the movie is them rebuilding their relationship.

when it comes down to it, this movie is a masterpiece. i don't often find myself getting really moved by movies but this movies attention to detail and narration really won me over. it's a movie about more than just being in love but a story about redemption forgiveness and true love. without sounding sappy this was a heartfelt and well presented piece. 10 out o ten.