I've never "liked" Hesse, probably because his concerns seemed middle-aged, middle-class, and specifically European... when I first read him...in the 70s, when I was a young Northern Californian, starting to make a living in a rich graphic/photographic advertising community.
Decades later, in this film, Hesse anticipated one of my own possible futures. I hope never to be as completely alone as von Sydow's character and I thank Fortune for several mini-lifetimes with my own Dominique Sandas (will another one find me?).
Should I read the book? I have many reading priorities and the film may be sufficient...this may be von Sydow's best...I want to revisit it.
Decades later, in this film, Hesse anticipated one of my own possible futures. I hope never to be as completely alone as von Sydow's character and I thank Fortune for several mini-lifetimes with my own Dominique Sandas (will another one find me?).
Should I read the book? I have many reading priorities and the film may be sufficient...this may be von Sydow's best...I want to revisit it.