The 40th Essay: Beauty and the Devil (1948, France)
- Director, Kayukawa Clinic, Yuhei Kayukawa, M.D.
- Oct 2, 2024
- 1 min read
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This time, we introduce a work that explores the timeless themes of longing for youth and anxiety about aging—concerns no one can avoid. By drawing parallels between Aesop’s fable “The Lifespan of Man” and the film Beauty and the Devil, we trace the shifting nature of the human mind through the passage of time.
What lies at the end of the pursuit of eternal youth? As symbolized by the story of Faust, the choice to gain something often means giving something up—a dilemma that remains deeply relevant today.
This essay reflects on the true meaning of growing older.
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