THE MARQUISE OF O . . .
[via Eric Rohmer]
Perhaps you’ll give birth to a fantasy?
The father will be Morpheus or one of his retinue.
But how did you come back to life?
Grant me instantly a favorable answer!
Barry Alpert / Silver Spring, MD US / 5-11-05 (7:59 PM)
Although I had seen this film previously, had no expectations of writing
during my re-viewing of it, and had not conceived of a title which could
generate a text, I felt compelled to write down four lines during what
seemed liked an initial experience of a very striking theatrical
performance. These lines hang together and hold up for me after numerous
rereadings. The first take was the final take; there were no revisions.
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