Movie: A girl from Denmark (The Danish Girl)
It is difficult for a man to bear the gaze of a woman. Women are used to being stared at, but for a man to submit to a woman’s gaze is extremely awkward. Although you might enjoy it if you obeyed.
- Are you thinking about Einar, when are you Lily?
Never.
But do you think of Lily when you Einar?
Yes.
Never.
But do you think of Lily when you Einar?
Yes.
Quote Explanation: from the same book
- I now Lily? Did I become Lili Elbe?
- You were always Lily.
- You were always Lily.
Quote Explanation: from the same book
- What I did to deserve such love?.. Now nothing more to fear.
- Nothing.
- Today I saw the most beautiful dream. I dreamed that I was the baby in the mother's arms. She's stroking me... and calls Lily.
- Nothing.
- Today I saw the most beautiful dream. I dreamed that I was the baby in the mother's arms. She's stroking me... and calls Lily.
Quote Explanation: The ending of the film
You've always portrayed me better than I was. And now I am. You made me beautiful, and now you betray me. You heal me.
I think I will not be able to resist you?
- Do you want me to deny?
- No, but it would be better asked. And I feel helpless.
- Do you want me to deny?
- No, but it would be better asked. And I feel helpless.
In my life there were not many people whom I loved. Two of them were you.
Every morning I promise myself that I will spend this whole day as Anor, but I have so little from him...
