``Lawrence of Arabia'' The overwhelming visual world that made Spielberg decide to become a director

The legend of Lawrence still resonates with universality.

``Lawrence of Arabia'' was nominated in 10 categories at the 35th Academy Awards and won seven Oscars, including Best Picture, making it a truly treasured film in the history of cinema.

The setting is the Middle East in the 1910s. Amid various speculations from the Western countries, military officer TE Lawrence (Peter O'Toole), who was sent by the British government to enter the desert, unites the various tribes that had been separated until now, and they seek independence from the Ottoman Empire. It becomes a "flagship" for carrying out battles.

Normally, even the most intelligent movie fans would be a little hesitant when they hear that a movie's running time is well over 200 minutes. However, this is by no means something that should be talked about as an old classic, nor is it a piece that discusses detailed artistic theories. If you still get the chance to see it, it will instantly draw the viewer into the film's inner universe and never let go. This work has such an overwhelming scale and magnetic field.

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There is still debate over the ``true Lawrence'' image. It is true that there has been criticism regarding the neutrality and accuracy of the content depicted. It is clear that we should not be content with just watching or criticizing this movie, but should take this opportunity to take a closer look at the situation in the Middle East, which still has not yielded any clues even half a century after its release.

However, it is true that the main character, Lawrence, who continues to take on reckless challenges despite being an Outsider, fascinates many as a ``human being'' who transcends these arguments. There is a kind of "universality" that is similar to Greek tragedy and Shakespeare, even in the sadness of having a romance and burning passion on the infinite canvas of the desert, but ultimately falling to a place far from the ideal. "I can't help but embrace it.

An amazing bond built by living in a tent in the middle of the desert