具体描述
Welcome to a journey across Nebraska. Relax, take your time, and enjoy the vistas. From Chadron to Falls City, Carhenge to the Wayne Chicken Show, Burwell to Omaha and everywhere in between, this book captures all that is Nebraska - the people, places, and events that make this state our home. Joel Sartore drove ten thousand miles in a beat-up Chevy truck to record the essence of Nebraska in the images that grace the pages of this book. Every page offers readers a chance to reminisce about their own lives and their special times in this great state. If you don't find at least a few photographs that make you smile or remember something fondly, then you haven't been in Nebraska long enough. Joel Sartore is a Nebraskan and a longtime contributing photographer for "National Geographic Magazine". He has worked on articles about endangered species, America's wildlife refuges, U.S. federal lands, Connecticut, Utah, Boston, and Nebraska, and, have appeared in "National Geographic", "Audubon", "Life", "Newsweek", "Sports Illustrated", and "Time". Sartore is a cofounder of the Conservation Alliance of the Great Plains and the coauthor (with Douglas Chadwick) of "The Company We Keep: America's Endangered Species".
《 Nebraska 》 这是一部以美国中部广袤而宁静的平原风光为背景，描绘了一位名叫 Woody Grant 的老人，在收到一张声称中了百万美元的邮寄彩票后，毅然决定从北达科他州的家中出发，踏上一段前往内布拉斯加州寻找这笔“巨款”的旅程。他的儿子 David reluctantly accompanies him, trying to keep his father on a safe path. The film is less about the destination and more about the journey itself, and the subtle, often unspoken, truths that emerge as they travel across the starkly beautiful, yet economically depressed, landscapes of the American Midwest. Woody is a man of few words, his weathered face a testament to a life lived in the harsh realities of rural America. His belief in the lottery ticket, despite all rational evidence to the contrary, speaks to a deep-seated yearning for something more, a hope that has perhaps been deferred for too long. He’s a character who embodies a quiet resilience, a stubborn optimism that refuses to be extinguished by the weariness of age and the disappointments of life. His journey is a poignant reflection of the human desire for a second chance, for validation, for a simple dream to come true. David, on the other hand, is a man burdened by the weight of his father’s past and the responsibilities of the present. He grapples with his own life choices, his relationship with his estranged mother, and the lingering shadow of Woody’s alcoholism. His journey with his father is a reluctant pilgrimage, an attempt to understand a man he both loves and resents, and perhaps, to find a semblance of peace within himself. The interactions between father and son are marked by a profound, almost palpable, awkwardness, punctuated by moments of unexpected tenderness and shared vulnerability. Their dialogue is often sparse, leaving much unsaid, allowing the audience to infer the complex emotional currents that flow beneath the surface. As they traverse the endless highways and dusty towns of Nebraska, they encounter a cast of characters that populate the fabric of small-town America. These are people shaped by the land, by the cycles of prosperity and hardship, by the quiet dignity of perseverance. Woody’s siblings, scattered across the state, offer glimpses into their family history, revealing a tapestry of shared memories, unspoken grievances, and enduring bonds. These encounters, often filled with a dry, understated humor, serve to further illuminate Woody’s character and the legacy he leaves behind. They also highlight the shared experiences and collective spirit of a community that, despite its struggles, finds strength in its connections. The film’s visual style is as captivating as its narrative. Shot in striking black and white, the cinematography emphasizes the vastness and emptiness of the Nebraska landscape, mirroring the internal struggles and quiet desperation of its characters. The stark contrast and the textured grain of the film create a timeless, almost elegiac quality, drawing the viewer into the raw, unvarnished reality of their journey. The wide-open spaces, the endless horizons, the wind-swept plains – all contribute to a sense of isolation and introspection, a backdrop against which the intimate drama unfolds. The absence of color forces a focus on form, light, and shadow, imbuing the scenes with a stark beauty and a profound emotional resonance. Ultimately, this film is a meditation on dreams, on family, and on the elusive nature of happiness. It’s a story that celebrates the quiet triumphs and enduring spirit of ordinary people living in extraordinary circumstances. It suggests that perhaps the true wealth lies not in the tangible riches we chase, but in the connections we forge and the memories we create, however imperfect they may be. The journey, with all its detours and disappointments, becomes a profound exploration of the human condition, a reminder that even in the face of disillusionment, hope, in its most unexpected forms, can persist. It is a film that lingers in the mind long after the credits roll, prompting reflection on our own dreams, our own families, and the quiet journeys we undertake in search of meaning.
