Everyman (1963)

Introduction
"Everyman" is an engaging 1963 British movie directed by Rudolph Cartier and composed by Hugo Charteris. The film was produced by the BBC, and it's based upon a 15th-century morality play of the same name, an allegorical drama that was popular during the Middle Ages. "Everyman" looks for to illustrate essential life lessons, focusing on the themes of life, death, salvation, and redemption.

Plot
The protagonist of "Everyman" is a male called Everyman (played by Colin Blakely), who symbolizes all humanity. He is shown at the start as a person absorbed totally in his worldly pleasures and pursuits. He is content with his life, ignoring any idea of what occurs after death. Unexpectedly, the narrative takes an extreme turn as Death, personified as a character in the film, pertains to check out Everyman to inform him of his impending end.

The main part of the film is controlled by Everyman's efforts to persuade other characters to accompany him on his inevitable journey towards death. These characters represent different aspects of worldly life, such as Kindred, Fellowship, and Goods, who decrease his invite, exposing the momentary and fickle nature of materialism and earthly relationships.

Style and Moral Lessons
"Everyman" exhibits moral and religious undertones. The main character's efforts to avert death illustrate the universal human fear of death and the unknown. One by one, the personified characters of Fellowship, Kindred, and Goods, who initially seemed as loyal buddies, abandon Everyman in his most substantial hour of requirement. This reveals a poignant lesson - that worldly possessions and relationships hold no worth in the face of death.

Resolution
The turning point in the story happens when Everyman meets Knowledge and Confession. After his confession of sins, he is signed up with by Good Deeds, the only character who consents to accompany him to the afterlife. Just through penance, good deeds, and true understanding can Everyman prepare for his unavoidable meeting with Death, consequently showing the essence of morality and virtuous living over materialistic enjoyments.

Efficiency and Style
The acting in "Everyman" is rather applaudable, with Colin Blakely's personification of Everyman especially powerful in providing the poignant message of the story. The visual design is plain and foreboding, with the director making use of open spaces to produce an environment of solitude and inevitability. Minimalistic props, haunting music, and a dramatic design equate the allegorical nature of the initial play outstandingly to a cinematic medium.

Conclusion
"Everyman" is more than an interpretation of a morality play; it's a reflection on the human condition, a discourse on life, death, and what lies beyond. The film leaves audiences with a thought-provoking message to contemplate their lives and actions. By presenting human life through Everyman's journey, the film underscores the significance of morality and virtuous deeds above wealth, kindred, and short-term satisfaction. The grim reality of death, as represented in the movie, acts as a warning and reminder of the unavoidable fate that awaits all humanity.

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