Sight and Solitude in Le Samouraï (1967) by Jean-Pierre Melville (Part 2)
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The Samurai's Code: Honor and Solitude
This chapter explores the moral dilemmas faced by the film's protagonist, emphasizing themes of honor, solitude, and the complexities of love within the samurai tradition. It draws parallels between traditional samurai concepts and cinematic narratives, particularly the intertwining of identity and mortality.
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