Atonement

[alexandral]

Oh, it is wonderful. It is absolutely mine, very personal film.. My grandfathers (both) died in the WW2, not died actually but are "missing presumed dead" and my paternal grandmother starved to death in the occupied territories whist waiting for my grandfather to return. As I am getting older I find myself thinking more and more about their destiny, trying to imagine how it was.. Did they burn in a tank (and this is most likely as both of them were in tank troops). Or did they make their way to Nazi camps? Nobody will ever find out where they are..
My grandfather-in-law (who passed away some years ago) was there on the beaches of Dunkirk.. He was always telling the stories how he found his own brother whom he hadn't seen for 8 years there..

Oh, I am so sorry – I have gone reminiscing instead of writing any sense. :D The film is beautiful, exquisitely filmed with the interesting splits in the narrative and changes of POV. The musical score is outwardly, so tense and stirring and hauntingly romantic. Actors are fabulous, especially James McAvoy. :D I need to talk more about the storyline but may be in a separate , spoilery post. I'll just say that I can't stop thinking about it, I think I even dreamt of it..

But as unforgettable as romantic storyline was the most memorable impression from the film for me is the sight of the beaches of Dunkirk, thousands of British troops lost and waiting ..

I have made some "Atonement" icons, free to share

Preview:

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Screencaps credit : filmweb

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Comments

[queenofthorns.livejournal.com]

Oh, it is wonderful. It is absolutely mine, very personal film.. My grandfathers (both) died in the WW2, not died actually but are "missing presumed dead" and my paternal grandmother starved to death in the occupied territories whist waiting for my grandfather to return.

How awful - I always think that to be born in Russia at the beginning of the twentieth century must have been one of the worst fates you could experience!

I read in a wonderful book about the Red Army that the families of those who were "missing" were denied pensions, because the assumption was that the men had deserted or something even though this was, of course, so wrong. And even now, they are still finding remains and trying to identify them so the families can maybe get a pension after all these years.

[queenofthorns.livejournal.com]

p.s. OMG, James McAvoy, be still my heart. I'll even forgive the Keira Knightley casting for him :P

And have you read the novel? It's amazing!

[semyaza.livejournal.com]

The icons are gorgeous. I've saved 3,4 and 13. Oh, and 9, too, I think. :D I look forward to using them.

[alexandral.livejournal.com]

Thank you so much! I am so thrilled that you like them!

[sophieisgod.livejournal.com]

Ahh, Atonement. It was beautiful, especially The Mac. The novel's even better, though.

Wow, these are the best Atonement icons I've seen! Your colouring is absolutely lovely. Taking #s 2, 3 and 9, will credit!

[alexandral.livejournal.com]

Thank you so much!!!! EEEEEEEEE!

I'll try to read the novel. Now I have a fabulous face for Robbie. :D I am so glad you liked the film having read the book. It is one thing to like an adaptation without any prior knowledge of original and the other to like it having read the book..

[the-reverand.livejournal.com]

This looks so beautiful. I hadn't even heard of it, I certainly haven't seen it, but I'm tempted to borrow icons just for the prettiness.

Very interesting about your grandparents. Sounds like the plot of a movie in itself. I've also always been interested in WW2 films, partly because my grandad was in the war. He made it home, but I was too young when he was alive to ever ask him about it.

Anyway, thanks for the recommendation!

[alexandral.livejournal.com]

From what I have heard "Atonement" will be released in USA in December..

Sounds like the plot of a movie in itself. I've also always been interested in WW2 films, partly because my grandad was in the war. He made it home, but I was too young when he was alive to ever ask him about it.

I often think that the times our grandfathers lived in were much more interesting then ours. But you know, like the Chinese curse "let you live in interesting times". They went through so much!

[soniag.livejournal.com]

Oh, I'm looking forward to this movie! I loved most of the book, but something about the ending didn't sit right with me. I betcha I'll really like the movie, though! So many pretty people! James McAcoy in particular!

[alexandral.livejournal.com]

Many things sit wrong with me about the ending. :D Even though I liked James McAvoy prior to watching "Atonement" I like him 100 times more after. he was just unbelievable. So human.

[baleanoptera.livejournal.com]

These are so gorgeous! I'm taking # 3 & 4 - but they are all lovely.

I must admit that # 3 caught my eye earlier today when you replied to my post, so it's great that I will now be able to snag it. Hee.

And you are right - James McAvoy is fabulous.

[alexandral.livejournal.com]

EEEE! I am so thrilled you like it! This is my favourite icon from this set and I used it immediately after I made it, even before I finished the rest. :D

And you are right - James McAvoy is fabulous

Just another opinion we share . :D he really shone in this film, the role of Robbie fits him so much it feels as if it was made for him.

[amandioka.livejournal.com]

Is this on the theatres? *wants to watch*

[alexandral.livejournal.com]

It is in the theatres in the UK at the moment. I know that it is due to be realeazed in the USA somewhere early winter but I am not sure about Brazil..

[jenlev.livejournal.com]

So many lives lost, so much lost in those war years. Makes me weep for us all, for all the wars. Your icons are beautiful. Your post is eloquent.

[alexandral.livejournal.com]

Thank you so much, dear!! Every time I remember my grandparents my heart s full. They lived through the terrible times and never complained..

[ginger001]

Beautiful, beautiful icons! They're precious, seriously. I think icons look even better if what you're iconing is something you really like or something that has really touch you...

I can't wait to watch the movie. I was already sure that James McAvoy would be great there. However, I don't know when it will released here *pout*

[alexandral.livejournal.com]

Thank you so much, dear! It is such an important compliment coming from a fabulous icon-maker as you!

I love your icon, bTW, it must be from "becoming Jane" , I guess..

** speed the time **

[dangermousie.livejournal.com]

These are so gorgeous. The movie is not out here yet but I cannot wait to watch it.

I find WWII movies much too personal as well, as my grandfather and all my great-uncles fought in the war, and a lot of them died and others went missing. I especially think of one of my great-aunts who was married for only a month and then her husband went to war, to die. Though I suppose we were relatively lucky. My best friend's grandfather was a career soldier (in USSR, as well) and he once told her that out of his whole graduating class only he and another man survived the war.

Actually, when I think of people of my grandparents and great-grandparents' generation, I just feel incredibly grateful I didn't have to live this, Civil War and WWII.

[alexandral.livejournal.com]

I think it will be out in the USA somewhere early winter..

I especially think of one of my great-aunts who was married for only a month and then her husband went to war, to die.

Oh, how sad! And many of the women never married again because there were not enough men after the WW2. I know that many of my friends didn't have grandfathers like I did but still - 2 out of the whole class! I guess these were the classes of Okudzhava's songs, boys and girls graduated in 1942.. "I kogda nad nimi gryanul smertnyj grom"..

Actually, when I think of people of my grandparents and great-grandparents' generation, I just feel incredibly grateful I didn't have to live this, Civil War and WWII.

I agree, we can't evrn allow ourselves take democracy and peace for granted!

[allbloomedout.livejournal.com]

Gorgeous icons! I really need to find time to see this. :)

[alexandral.livejournal.com]

Thank you so much! It is such a wonderful film, I felt really inspired! As ginger001 said sometimes you just feel so crazy about the film!!

spoilery question

[koalathebear.livejournal.com]

This looks so wonderful and I love James McAvoy so I really want to see it. I have a desperate need to ask you a spoilery question so can you please email me with the answer? :) I don't want to accidentally spoil others which is why I ask for email but can you tell me if the Keira and James characters end up together right at the end? I'm afraid one of them dies or has an affair with someone else. I just want to be forewarned :) Thanks!

Re: spoilery question

[dangermousie.livejournal.com]

If you want to know, go here:

http://www.powells.com/review/2002_03_21.html

[the-grynne.livejournal.com]

YOU SAW IT! I am insanely jealous. :(

Gorgeous colouring on these. They're so warm and romantic.

[alexandral.livejournal.com]

I am so glad you liked the icons.! I am tempted to watch it again. :D It is a little silly of me but I only today realized that "Atonement" is by the same director as "Pride and Prejudice". They are quite different, I am very impressed!

[penguinsrpals.livejournal.com]

Gorgeous Atonement icons! Love them! Keep up the amazing work! :) ♥ Tiffany

[alexandral.livejournal.com]

Thank yuo so much for your lovely compliment!

[lauraj203.livejournal.com]

Absolutely loved this film! Saw it a few days ago and I'm still thinking about it. Love your icons too, snagging a couple (#3 is stunning!). Will credit =) Thank you!

[alexandral.livejournal.com]

I need to read the book now, the film is not letting me go. :D Thank you!!!

[sorte-13.livejournal.com]

lovely work, #2, #3, & #4 are absolutely stunning! :)

[alexandral.livejournal.com]

Thank you so much for your lovely words!

[fairy-glamour.livejournal.com]

These are the most gorgeous Atonement icons I've seen yet! Simly lovely.

I cannot wait until the film finally reaches the US, I'm dying to see it! I am reading the book now, though.

[alexandral.livejournal.com]

Thank you! ** blushes **

I am going to read the book as soon as I finish the one I am reading now. The story is not letting me go!

[morbidfantasy25.livejournal.com]

They are so beautiful. Do you mind if I post them at the www.keira-central.com gallery? Full credit to you and everything. If not it's cool. I understand.

[alexandral.livejournal.com]

Thank you! No problem! I had a look in www.keira-central.com and I am so sorry - I couldn't figure out how to post. May be you prefer to post them yourself?

[diestarcrossed.livejournal.com]

Gorgeous colours! Snagging some with credit!

[alexandral.livejournal.com]

I am so glad you liked them!

[tattooedsiren.livejournal.com]

Lovely icons. I'm so jealous you've seen it already. *curses Dec release date*

[alexandral.livejournal.com]

Thank you! ** speeds up the time **

[srahman24.livejournal.com]

I just saw the movie today! I thought it was pretty brilliant, and wouldn't at all be surprised if a few Oscars were headed it's way :D

These are gorgeous - I'm taking 4, 6 and 15... will credit when I use them!

[alexandral.livejournal.com]

I really hope that James McAvoy will receive an Oscar for this. ** keeps her fingers crossed **. I liked him in "The last king of Scotland" but this was even better!

i am glad you liked the icons!

[timescout.livejournal.com]

I haven't yet seen the film but it's one that I'm definitely going to. WW2 era has always been a period of time I've been sort of drawn to.

The icons are so beautiful! I really like the coloring in them, suits the mood. Going to pick several. :)

[alexandral.livejournal.com]

I haven't yet seen the film but it's one that I'm definitely going to. WW2 era has always been a period of time I've been sort of drawn to.

Agree, there was so much tragedy and so much heroism ..

I am so glad you liked the icons

[phoenixdarkness.livejournal.com]

Gorgeous icons, I love 3 and 5. I have seen a few posts of Atonement icons but this post has to be the best one, will credit!

Such a fantastic movie. I loved it.

[alexandral.livejournal.com]

Thank you very much for your kind words! (I think I am going to watch this again this weekend :D)

[butterflylove9.livejournal.com]

Gorgeous icons! ♥ Snagging #4 if you don't mind.

I loved this movie so much, especially James McAvoy, which seems to be a common thing, but then again he deserves it!

[alexandral.livejournal.com]

Sang away! I am so glad you liked them!

I honestly hope that James will receive an Oscar for this film..

[dissident89.livejournal.com]

Hi :) I just wanted to say firstly, and most importantly, I thought what you said at the top of the post was really profound and I agree with everything you said about the film. I saw it yesterday, and am going to see it again tomorrow as it was just amazing. Iconwise I have taken 5, 15 and 16 and will credit if used. Thank you. x

[alexandral.livejournal.com]

Thank you so much for understanding and you kind words!