"The Dying Swan. She dances. That is death."

A strange conclusion especially for me who loves to dance and does not fear death. I have to say that quote really made me think a bit. I don't fear dancing so could dancing possibly be able to show death even though dancing in itself is usually lively? I guess in a way it could. The way Gizella performed was quite beautiful and the steps in themselves created that desire of the swan to continue with life even though it was wounded. But as all things must, in the end the beautiful swan died.
The Dying Swan I believe to be the best of the three silent films we watched today. A Child of the Big City had no storyline at all. The music did not go along with the feelings that were being portrayed in the movie either. At first it almost reminded me of the play "My Fair Lady." Two rich gentlemen go out and find a young woman to change her. Except for the fact that no one is being taught phonetics and it is not a comedy. In fact, it is more of a tragic romance. Not really a movie in my opinion either because there was no plot line. Then there was didn't have much of a plot line either. The music once again was bad. I didn't realize it was it was suppose to be comedic either until the very end. She must have just wanted to mess with her husband's head so that he wouldn't worry about what she was doing in her room. Still, I did not find it very interesting. The Dying Swan, however, had a plot line. The music fit. Therefore it made a better movie than the two earlier ones.