Flore's Thoughts

written and directed by Miranda July

Christine (played by Miranda July), a modern artist and Eldercab driver, and Richard (played by John Hawkes), a recently separated shoe salesman, father of two boys, are trying to connect into a contemporary society. That would be the “main subject of interest”. But Me and You and Everyone We Know is much more than that. It is a unique story about human interaction in a society that forces us to be “normal”. But what is this “normal”? Who decided what “normal” should be like? Did you ever think about how your actions would affect someone else’s life? Have you ever wondered how people are trying to interact with each other and how they are trying to find someone who would understand them and make them happy? That is what this film is all about. It is a beautiful projection of reality seen through the eyes of an artist.

They say this film makes you feel enlightened or improved. I wouldn’t say i feel enlightened … or improved, but it definitely made me see what connection means in today’s society and how one’s life can be changed just by following your heart, speaking your thoughts out loud and acting on impulses.

A quote from the film:

I don’t want to have to do this living. I just walk around. I want to be swept off my feet, you know? I want my children to have magical powers. I am prepared for amazing things to happen. I can handle it.

I know this is not related to the title of the post, but it is one of Miranda July’s short films and it is all about human interaction, which brings it closer to what I was talking about.

“What a terrible mistake to let go of something wonderful for something real.”

– Miranda July (“Making Love in 2003″, No One Belongs Here More Than You: Stories)

“Some people need a red carpet rolled out in front of them in order to walk forward into friendship. They can’t see the tiny outstretched hands all around them, everywhere, like leaves on trees.”

– Miranda July (“Ten True Things”, No One Belongs Here More Than You: Stories)