"Only Lovers Left Alive" Jim Jarmusch and his world depicted through vampires

"Only Lovers Left Alive" synopsis

Over the centuries, vampire lovers Adam and Eve have seen and survived various world tragedies, including plagues, floods, and the Inquisition. Although they are disappointed in the current era, they blend in with the human world and live quietly. However, when Eve's younger sister, Eva, a problem child, suddenly moves in, their life changes completely. An irreparable incident occurs, and the two are forced to make the ultimate decision...

Index

• Jarmusch's vampire universe
• How will you survive? Questions about the current era
• The charm of British actress Tilda Swinton
• 16th century writer Christopher Marlowe was also a vampire
• Settings in the cities of Detroit and Tangier

Jarmusch's vampire universe

``Only Lovers Left Alive'' (13) may be one of Jim Jarmusch's works that tends to be overlooked. It is unique in that the main character is a vampire, so expect a lighter feel like `` Stranger Than Paradise '' (1984), ` `Down by Law '' (1986), and `` Night on Earth '' (1991). You may feel uncomfortable when you look at it.

Also, since it's a vampire movie, it probably won't appeal to people who were expecting a horror-touch movie with fear and sensuality. The story is simple and the tempo is slow. If you only follow the surface story, you might feel bored. So how should we enjoy it?

While watching this movie, the thing that hits you most deeply is the sadness that the vampire lovers, Adam and Eve, have. They have been living as vampires for centuries. During that time, he witnessed and overcame various world tragedies such as the plague, floods, and the Inquisition. However, they are disappointed in the current era. How do we face the modern crisis? For those who can relate to such a Arrival, this will be an unforgettable work.

"Only Lovers Left Alive" trailer

British actors Tilda Swinton and Tom Hiddleston play the main characters' lovers. Hiddleston plays Adam, a mysterious musician who is deeply disappointed in the modern world and calls those around him "Dawn of the Dead." This is a metaphor, and to him, humans probably look like "lifeless Dawn of the Dead." Humans have destroyed many things and have treated talented scientists like Galileo badly. He doesn't trust humans, aka Dawn of the Dead.

His partner Eve, on the other hand, is more optimistic, telling Adam, ``If you list all the historical atrocities committed by Dawn of the Dead, the night will fall,'' and although she is disappointed in the current era, she manages to come to terms with it. I try to live while doing it. "Getting caught up in your own mind is a waste of time. You need to overcome difficulties, enjoy nature, be considerate of others, and foster friendships. You also need to dance," she says.

Adam's depression may be the frustration, disappointment, and sadness that director Jarmusch feels about modern times. The setting of a vampire is something like a metaphor, and Jarmusch, who has been around for a long time (as a director), is a character that reflects the complex feelings he has about the current era.

How will you survive? Questions about the current era