The short film is only a few minutes long, and because it is on an online platform, public opinion and word-of-mouth ferment very quickly.
"Because of love, giving up the best of everything just for love is the best gift in the world. Dog directors are still dog directors, they can always touch the softest place deep in our hearts inadvertently."
"It is said that everything is sad when the family is poor, but "The Gift of the Magi" makes us feel that loving is giving, giving others what you value most, but it is not direct, but it turns around again and again, grinding your thoughts into delicate beads, I send it with an uneasy heart, and I gain the most happiness. My watch can be redeemed again, my hair can grow longer, but I love you, but I can't separate you no matter what!"
"Just like a slap in the face to those impetuous but realistic lovers, true love can never be measured by material things!"
"Find someone you love, care for each other, and have no regrets."
"This is love: we give up our most precious things in exchange for a gift that the other person cannot use. Because it is not used, it can only be treasured."
"Don't you understand? What kind of touching love story is this? This means that if all you give is not what the other person needs, it is meaningless. Is love valuable? In the end, everyone only sees It’s just what you get.”
"It feels like a fairy tale, but she is more established in the world of adults..."
"Although I didn't give the right gift in a thoughtful way, the love I gave only for the other person is really touching."
"Exchange your sincerity for true love, that is the most precious gift in the world!"
In fact, today's love stories are beginning to keep pace with the times and move closer to the times.
It's a pity that in this era, pure love can only be remembered by people.
Often what everyone sees is impetuousness that is full of materiality and utilitarianism. Because of this, the appearance of "The Gift of the Magi" surprised so many people.
The technique of reversal is not unusual, but what is strange is the story and what is expressed in it.
At this time, Larison and other judges of this short film festival, who were already ready to go, began to post the comments they wrote after watching it.
Larison wrote in his personal column for the Penguin Short Film Festival:
"When I first watched "The Gift of the Magi", I believe many people might be wondering, why is the short film called this name?
In fact, the Magi refers to three wise sages. When Jesus came, it was the three wise men who were the first to give gifts, and thus began the practice of giving gifts at Christmas. Therefore, "The Gift of the Magi" is also called "Christmas Gift". Because Magi represents a wise person, it also contains the meaning of wisdom.
In fact, it’s not just the title that contains references. In the short film, do you still remember the fat Mrs. Safranni?
Because Safranni is a character in "Jerusalem Liberated", the epic poem by Italian poet Tasso based on the First Crusade. In order to save the Christians in Jerusalem, she admitted a crime she had not committed. The crime has become a typical example of sacrificing oneself to save others.
Do you find it interesting? …
How could such a woman be such a person who sacrifices herself to save others?
I don't know why the director gave such a name to such a woman, maybe it was unintentional? But I prefer to believe it was intentional.
Because it seems ironic, but in fact, if you think about it carefully, this lady does look very similar. She actually did nothing wrong, just because the director gave her such a name, so let me condemn her here, as if she doesn't It should be called this name.
Of course, to Della, this lady is actually just as her name suggests? At least Della's hair decided to sell it on her own!
Back to the content of the short film.
Maybe after watching the short film for the first time, we will have a feeling, because judging from what they did, we will feel:
How could there be such a stupid person in this world, sacrificing the most precious thing in his body, but in the end he bought something for the other person that he couldn't use.
However, we will soon realize that this is not stupidity, but love!
Della and Jim live in embarrassment, living in the same place all day long, but they are still in love as before. As always, Della would give Jim a warm and tender hug when he came home from get off work, respecting and loving her husband.
People often say that poor and humble couples suffer from everything. Everyone's energy has been exhausted in the pursuit of wealth, and they have no time to care about the people and things around them. However, is this really the case? Even if it’s the person close to you, have you ever known what interesting things happened today? Is he feeling happy or sad? How can I help him?
Maybe he is too tired to talk. You just need to give him a warm hug and let him feel that there is still a trace of warmth in the world, and that is enough.
Be patient with your partner as if you are still passionately in love. You are a relative and the person I love most. I hope you will always have a lover in this world.
In a world where materialism is rampant and money is paramount, many people will judge whether a person is successful and worthy of respect through the way you dress, the car you own, your social status, etc.
But after meeting true love, many rules and regulations seem to become unimportant. Even though her life was already stretched thin, Della still did not forget to save money bit by bit. She decided to prepare a gift for her loved one at Christmas because it was a ritual.
The way they love someone is not to belittle themselves or humble themselves, but to appreciate the shining parts of the other person from the bottom of their hearts. Therefore, they cherish and care for each other's wings more than anyone else, even if they use up everything they have. , they are silly, but also extremely pure.
This is also the meaning of the sense of ritual - being treated seriously, the loved one can smile. Because he loves you, he cherishes what you cherish and appreciates the shining light on you.
In the final part, Jim said to Della: "Let's put the Christmas gifts aside and save them for a while. They are too good to use just yet."
My dear, gifts are really not the most important thing. You can save money when your hair grows long, and you can save money to buy a pocket watch later. However, I am very grateful for the gift you carefully prepared, because behind it lies the love that comes back again and again.
Director Li makes us feel the charm of the camera. Such a simple story, the characters are just a couple, and the thing is just one thing, but it embodies the whole of life and love. The borrowed gold watch and hair were things that represented men and women at the time. For this reason, let us, who have long been unable to be easily moved, be easily and divinely moved by this sincere and unreserved love!
Perhaps only an “unreserved expenditure,” a gift without expectation of reciprocity, meets the definition of a true gift. "
