CR2013 "Western'' - PRIX DU JURY - A corps ouvert
Conversation Between Father and Son
Initial Greetings and Apologies
- The conversation begins with a casual greeting, where the son expresses regret for something unspecified, to which the father responds that it’s not a problem.
- The son mentions ordering an apple pie for his father, recalling that it is his favorite as per his mother.
Discussion of Life Choices
- The son inquires about the father's current occupation, revealing that he was once a taxidermist but clarifying that he only helped out a friend in that field.
- The father shares details about his past experiences, including time spent in the army as a stock manager for weapons and traveling to Africa and the Middle East.
Reflection on Abandonment and Regrets
- The son questions why the father left him and his mother, prompting an admission from the father about feeling unprepared and lacking courage to return after being deployed to Somalia.
- The father reflects on how war changed his perspective on life back home, stating that adrenaline from combat made civilian life seem trivial.
Personal Insights
- He recalls a phrase he often used: "There are two things that make men tremble: bullets and gold," indicating a shift in values during wartime.
Invitation to Connect
- Expressing gratitude for their meeting, the father invites the son over to his place nearby, suggesting they reconnect further.