Sometimes you see a movie that really gets to you. On a rainy friday afternoon I found myself sitting alone in the cinema at Bercy Village, one of the biggest cinemas in Paris. There was this movie I really wanted to see, Alabama Monroe (i.e. The broken circle breakdown), from the Belgian director Felix van Groeningen. Although I usually prefer big movie productions, the rain and the long absence from home had made me a bit homesick. So what better than to go to the cinema and watch a movie in my native language (Flemish, but Dutch), accompanied with some good snacks.
The good thing about living in a big city like Paris, is that there is always a cinema around the corner and at every time a day, there will be a movie showing. After missing the 12 o’clock one, I went to the 3 o’clock show. I was sitting and waiting in awe for what was to come. The story is about a couple with two totally different characters,but who seem to be perfectly compatible. After the misfortune of loosing a child, they handle their grief in different ways. The touching story, told in an intriguing way, stirred something in me that tears started running over my face. Trying to hide the tears from my fellow watchers, I swept them away with my sleeve. After the incredible and unexpected epilogue, the lights went on. I noticed all the female watchers trying to hide drying their eyes. So it appeared I wasn’t the only one. After the movie the lady’s room was flooded with women fixing their makeup (like usual) but this time to hide red eyes and mascara smudges.
Afterwards, i was sitting in the Starbucks reviewing the movie and writing this post on a few receipts, when my eyes turned wet again just thinking about the movie. So conclusive, go see it, it’s worth it, make sure you check out the trailer.
After the uplifting coffee I went to the pet store. I love dogs and I really miss mine. So seeing the puppies at the store made me happy and sad at the same time. It appeared to be social hour for the puppies. One of the pet store employees opened the cages to pet and hug them. I don’t think I have ever been so jealous at someone. After restraining myself from buying a puppy right there on the spot, I went over to the fish department. I’ve always liked fish, though you can’t pet them, I find it very soothing watching them. I almost asked the pet store employee to fish one out of the water when I realised I will be going on a holiday for a few days, so I couldn’t leave the fish alone for a week. I’m not ready for the responsibility of a living creature. The only thing I can handle right now is a plant.
After my inner fight I left the pet store, stopped to get sushi and passed by the Notre Dame on my way home. It was a good day. I don’t think I really talked to someone, but sometimes you need a little bit of solitude. Me, myself and I.
Dit-oui 