Marta’s reflection on romantic love
After attending Marc Artigau’s play La Illa Deserta at La Villarroel, Marta, my colleague at Revers, shared an interesting reflection. According to her, romantic love does not exist, there are only available people. This theory was brilliantly explained in her review of the show. This perspective invites us to question traditional notions of romantic love and to consider the emotional availability of people in relationships.
Parallels between La Illa Deserta and Before Sunrise
The plot of La Illa Deserta, which tells the story of Ella and Ell trapped in an elevator, has similarities to Richard Linklater’s film Before Sunrise. In the latter, the story of Céline and Jesse is told, who meet on a train bound for Paris. Both stories explore chance encounters that set the course of the characters’ lives, raising the idea that small coincidences can have a big impact on our destiny.
Inspirations and connections
The playwright Marc Artigau, when asked if Richard Linklater’s Before… trilogy was an influence on writing La Illa Deserta, expressed that, although unconsciously, the first two films of the trilogy were references for him. This revelation highlights the possible connections and inspirations between both works, enriching the understanding of their respective narratives.
The origin of Before Sunrise
Richard Linklater’s film Before Sunrise is based on a personal experience of the director. In 1988, Linklater met Amy Lehrhaupt in Philadelphia, and their meeting inspired the plot of the film. This true story highlights the influence of personal experiences on artistic creation, adding a layer of authenticity to the cinematographic work.
The legacy of a promise
Richard Linklater’s promise to make a film about his meeting with Amy Lehrhaupt materialized in Before Sunrise. This film, along with its sequels, Before Sunset and Before Nightfall, capture the essence of human relationships and the possibilities that unfold from chance encounters. The trilogy thus becomes a tribute to the promise kept and to the memory of Amy Lehrhaupt.
A moving tribute
The tragic death of Amy Lehrhaupt before being able to witness her story on the big screen moved Richard Linklater. The director, upon learning of the connection between Amy’s story and the plot of her films, paid tribute to her memory in Before Nightfall. This touching gesture highlights the importance of personal experiences and the lasting impact of fleeting encounters on our lives.