It often takes time and courage to share a smile, or use a sincere smile during a fight instead of a sharp word. It might be harder than we imagine at a first glance.I consider it a real struggle between the child inside and the social mask we all put on to be accepted and appreciated. I was often considered childish (not that I really mind people thinking so), maybe superficial, unable to take on responsibilities, showing too much disponibility, or on the contrary, lacking ability to learn the deeper meanings of life. I need to contradict those who think by laughing or smiling, by showing a happy face we can only be seen as mere "comedians", aimless people or easygoing. I love this quote: " Man is nearly himself when he achieves the seriousness of a child at play" (Heraclitus). I think it says it all... Secondly, being a professional comedian needs wits, skills, lots of hard work and a huge talent. One of the most beautiful and challenging profession...make people listen to you, accept their flaws and laugh from the heart...I remember watching Stan and Ollie when I was little and the happiness they brought each time I could see their "fights", then I discovered some wonderful stand up comedy actors and understood a different type of humour. Watching some of the most popular comedians, each with their unique style it's like sitting in a big room where Life broadcasts the every day show. I remember Paul Auster' "Book of Illusions" and how wonderfully black&white comedy bits manage to change the life of the main character, how laughter transforms his deserted soul into a seeker and a fan of the real comedy of life.
But a remarkable film, mainly based on pantomime, a sort of bitter humour can be seen in RUMBA
(the story of a couple very fond of rumba, who need to reinvent their life after a car accident) needs no words. It has got everything, I would even call it a sample of intelligent humorous work of art... Enjoy:
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