A life time fan and Prisonerologist of the 1960's series 'the Prisoner', a leading authority on the subject, a short story writer, and now Prisoner novelist.
Wednesday 6 February 2013
A Favourite Scene in The Prisoner
The beach scenes in the Prisoner such as the ones in 'Hammer Into Anvil.' They remind me of boyhood holidays by the sea. In 'the Prisoner' such scenes seem very continental, International, one might even say French!
As a matter of fact "Monsieur Hulot's Holiday" is the very film I had in mind. No fireworks, but no playtime? What about the Exhibition of Arts and Crafts - painting competition - the Village Festival - Mardi-Gras and the Carnival. Then there's the exhibition of Mime and entertainment, and Folk Music Concert. And some citizens of the Village have a high old time, lounging about sunbathing, and playing beach ball! I think there is more "playtime" in the Village than first meets the eye!
You're right as for the pyrotechnics: no gun powder, no missiles, No. 1 takes no chances. And - talking of Jacques Tati - there's no "rapidité", almost none in the Village. Seen from only one perspective it looks as if there weren't any modern day, 20th century achievements. Of course, we know of the strong contrast of the deceiving "backwards" features of the Village and its futuristic interior design and technique. - BCNU!
Oh that's very good, I like it, there's no "rapidite" another Jacques Tati film I like very much 'Jour de Fete.' I don't see the Village postman being very "rapidite" on that penny farthing in Dance of the Dead.' However the electrician might, as in an emergency he does walk!
Yes, as you say, there is no modern day technological breakthroughs, only futuristic technology and interior design, or the use of "backwards" devices. But what is 'the Prisoner?' It's drama of course, but is it science fiction? I've never been sure how to catagorise 'the Prisoner.'
Perhaps "Monsieur Hulot's Holiday"? Also, they don't have fireworks in the Village. No "Playtime". - BCNU!
ReplyDeleteHello Arno,
DeleteAs a matter of fact "Monsieur Hulot's Holiday" is the very film I had in mind.
No fireworks, but no playtime? What about the Exhibition of Arts and Crafts - painting competition - the Village Festival - Mardi-Gras and the Carnival. Then there's the exhibition of Mime and entertainment, and Folk Music Concert. And some citizens of the Village have a high old time, lounging about sunbathing, and playing beach ball! I think there is more "playtime" in the Village than first meets the eye!
Kind regards
David
Be seeing you
You're right as for the pyrotechnics: no gun powder, no missiles, No. 1 takes no chances. And - talking of Jacques Tati - there's no "rapidité", almost none in the Village. Seen from only one perspective it looks as if there weren't any modern day, 20th century achievements. Of course, we know of the strong contrast of the deceiving "backwards" features of the Village and its futuristic interior design and technique. - BCNU!
ReplyDeletehello Arno,
DeleteOh that's very good, I like it, there's no "rapidite" another Jacques Tati film I like very much 'Jour de Fete.' I don't see the Village postman being very "rapidite" on that penny farthing in Dance of the Dead.' However the electrician might, as in an emergency he does walk!
Yes, as you say, there is no modern day technological breakthroughs, only futuristic technology and interior design, or the use of "backwards" devices. But what is 'the Prisoner?' It's drama of course, but is it science fiction? I've never been sure how to catagorise 'the Prisoner.'
Kind regards
David
Be seeing you
Does it have to be categorised, indexed, stamped...? A unique blend. - BCNU!
ReplyDeleteHello Arno,
DeleteNo it doesn't, but I know the media catagorise 'the Prisoner' as either a spy drama or science fiction.
Regards
David
BCNU