Character: Gerda Wegener
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.
- 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
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.
