A heart-shaped keyhole in an ancient wooden door in Amboise, France. The artist and inventor Leonardo da Vinci spent the last three years of his life at Clos Luce in Amboise.
If you haven't seen English director Michael Winterbottom's film In This World, I urge you to rent the DVD. The story of two Afghani boys who make a hazardous journey from a refugee camp in Pakistan to what they imagine is a better life in London is a powerful cautionary tale. The film explores the desperate lengths to which refugees fleeing political unrest, violence and economic hardship will go, fueled by little more than hope. In This World paints a vivid picture of the dangers refugees frequently endure in their quest for basic human rights and freedoms that we take for granted.The film - which has the look and feel of a documentary - deservedly has won numerous prizes, including the Berlin Film Festival's Golden Bear for Best Film. It may change the way you view refugees and would-be immigrants.
I've put it on my Netflix queue!
Posted by: tut-tut | 13 January 2008 at 21:01
I will see it soon! Thank you for the tip!
Hugs Sherrie
Posted by: giggles | 07 January 2008 at 13:16
I love the image of the heart-shaped keyhole on the old door. Haven't seen the film, but I'll keep my eye out for it - thanks for the tip!
Posted by: tinker | 07 January 2008 at 04:05
I look forward to seeing this now, I hadn't heard of it.
Thanks Tara, and great photo!
(We do take things for granted, don't we?)
xo
Gillian
Posted by: Gillian @ Indigo Blue | 06 January 2008 at 21:47
Congratulations on the engagement of your daughter - I too have news in the same vein - yet to announce on my blog ... but will soon.
Posted by: chiefbiscuit | 06 January 2008 at 08:20
hello! and thank you so very much!!!
i llllooovvvveee hearts and old keys and doorways - great mix here! and i'll definitely check out the movie.
HAPPY NEW YEAR TO YOU!!
2008 is gonna be great! ;)
Posted by: Scarlett | 06 January 2008 at 05:51
Thank you for this film, we have started using Netflix again and I'm going to add it to my list.
Today in yoga we talked of heart wisdom...I am finding it all over....
Posted by: stephanie | 06 January 2008 at 03:49
Yes, it sounds like a great movie. Just goes to show how ingenius some people were even back then.
Posted by: Amy | 06 January 2008 at 03:40
Sounds like a very interesting move, love this pic...it tells a wonderful tale
Posted by: cathy | 06 January 2008 at 03:39
Happy New Year to you too
Posted by: rosa | 06 January 2008 at 01:18
Canada (especially Toronto where I am) has a high turn over of refugees...one area close to where I live has refugees pass through every month to three months. It is extremely difficult for the schools in that area because of the turnover, yet this is a small inconvenience when you realize what these people have left behind.
I cannot even begin to imagine what life is like where these people flee from to seek sanctuary...every human being has the right to a decent life. We need to remember that.
Posted by: Cherie | 05 January 2008 at 23:59
Thanks for the film tip- when I am feeling stronger I will get it.
happy new year-
Posted by: ren.kat | 05 January 2008 at 22:25
Such an eye for detail, Tara! Many terrific movie recommendations in your latest posts, especially this one. I'd say many Americans need to see In This World if only for a reality check. Hope you're feeling well again soon! K.
Posted by: Karen DeGroot Carter | 05 January 2008 at 22:06
Thanks for the film recommendation -- I'll put this on my list. That keyhole's a lovely find.
Posted by: materfamilias | 05 January 2008 at 20:06
Happy New Year Tara!!
Thank you for the movie recommendation!
The da Vinci heart is amazing. I've read he was depressed at the end of his life, have you read this?
Thinking of you. Sending you happy stars!
xox
Constance
Posted by: rochambeau | 05 January 2008 at 19:22
Sounds like an interesting film, I'd not heard of it before, thanks for the tip.
Posted by: Kamsin | 05 January 2008 at 18:58