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July 15,2025
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Sartre refused the Nobel Prize for Literature in 1964. One of the books written before he was awarded that prize is "The Flies Have Been Cast", an allegorical story/scenario about fate.

Pierre and Eva are two young adults who die before they have learned to know each other. The meeting was actually planned and due to this 'administrative error', they get the chance to step back into life just before their physical death. If they are convinced of their love for each other within 24 hours, they may stay alive.

However, Pierre is a resistance fighter against the regime of a Regent. Eva, on the other hand, is the wife of an important military officer in that same regime. It takes their environment a great deal of effort to clarify what they learned during their special death and it may even take them more effort to convince themselves of their love for each other.

In this book, Sartre's determinism is put to the test. Can you change your fate? Is a person able to make choices that deviate from their chosen path? How strong is love?

It was a beautiful book that was initially a bit tough to read due to the scenaristic aspect, but gradually draws you into a tragic love story.
July 15,2025
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The theory that life continues after death is wrapped in a love story without a happy ending. It prompts reflection and is a Sartre classic.

Jean-Paul Sartre's work often delves into profound philosophical themes, and this particular piece is no exception. The idea of an afterlife is a concept that has intrigued humanity for centuries, and Sartre presents it in a unique and thought-provoking way through the lens of a love story.

The lack of a happy ending in the love story adds an element of realism and complexity. It forces the reader to confront the uncertainties and limitations of life, both in this world and perhaps beyond.

By exploring these themes, Sartre challenges our assumptions and makes us question our beliefs about life, death, and love. His work serves as a reminder that there is still much we do not understand about the human experience and that there is always room for further exploration and reflection.
July 15,2025
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The French philosopher Sartre's play "No Exit" deals with a woman who dies and after death learns that her husband has divorced her to marry her younger and wealthier sister, and a political party leader who is killed while plotting a revolution and after death learns that the police have prepared a dossier on his party.

In the other world, they meet and love each other. Because of their love, they are given another chance to return to the earth for 24 hours on the condition that they love each other on earth and do not turn to anything else. If the love lasts for a whole day, eternity will be written for them as long as they do not engage in saving those they love.

So will they engage in their games at the expense of their love and will the play be over?

This story explores the complex themes of love, jealousy, and the meaning of existence. It makes us question whether our actions and choices are truly our own or are influenced by external factors. The characters in the play are faced with difficult decisions and must grapple with the consequences of their actions.

"No Exit" is a thought-provoking and powerful work that continues to resonate with audiences today. It challenges us to examine our own lives and relationships and to consider what truly matters in the end.
July 15,2025
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The screenplay by Jean-Paul Sartre, first published in Germany in 1952, tells the story of the revolutionary Pierre and the high society lady Eve. Both meet their deaths through violence. They encounter each other in the world of shadows, cautiously approach each other and fall in love. Death realizes that a mistake has occurred with the two. For Eve and Pierre are actually meant for each other. They are given a second chance, a so-called "reclamation", but only on the condition that they manage to love each other uncompromisingly within 24 hours. However, the past does not let go of either of them, and they fail in the snares of their old lives.


The screenplay shows a somewhat different view of life after death. Beyond the end of life, people are pursued by bureaucracy. They have to obediently queue up to confirm their death with their signature. The dead do not enter their own world. They become shadow figures who wander around the world as observers, without the living being able to notice them.


For me, the big question of the book is: what if? Would we really use our second chance? Sartre's protagonists, at any rate, fail due to the unfreedom of their past. They do not live their second life as self-determinedly as they should, make the same old mistakes and let their chance pass unused. They cannot really change their fate, and I doubt that we humans could really significantly change our fate in a second life.


The screenplay is only a short 138 pages long and easy to read. One quickly reaches the last page, but this does not stop the tension. The tragic love story prompts reflection and is easily understandable. One does not often find philosophical texts that are so clear to understand.


A beautiful, melancholy story that is highly recommended!

July 15,2025
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Dans Les Jeux Sont Faits, Sartre vividly shows that the power of life and love will always lose to destiny.

Through the life and death of Pierre Dumaine and Eve Charlier, Sartre tells a sad story of two people who learn the hard way that one cannot change the course of things already in motion.

Their deaths take them both. They are each, in turn, rescued on Rue Laguénésie, where, after a quick signature, an old lady declares to them that they are, "at present, truly dead." In the afterlife, they learn several things about their former lives. Eve learns that her husband poisoned her with the intention of marrying her sister for her dowry. And Pierre learns that the League he founded against the regent has been betrayed and will soon be destroyed. Unfortunately, there is nothing they can do about it because they are both truly dead.

After learning these things, Pierre and Eve meet each other in a park. They start chatting, followed by dancing, and finally Eve gives him her soul while saying, "this is all that is left to us." Then, voila! Eve and Pierre are back on Rue Laguénésie with the old lady again, who tells them that they can return to earth to realize their love. But there are conditions: they must realize their love within twenty-four hours and they must not forget anything they learned after death.

The old lady tells them they must realize their love within twenty-four hours for two very important reasons. The first reason is logistical. Pierre and Eve must remember each other because they only have twenty-four hours to realize their love. The second reason is so that Pierre and Eve, although they know certain things about their former lives, can prove that they are returning to earth to succeed in their love. The old lady gives them the chance to achieve a new existence, but not to solve the problems of their former lives that were already in motion.

Of course, Eve and Pierre return to earth and try to change the destiny of their former lives. After twenty-four hours, Pierre and Eve die again. They sit on a bench in the park near the dairy where Eve gave her soul to Pierre. For the first time, Eve is indifferent to death. In their second death, Eve and Pierre see their friends and family make all the mistakes they tried to fix and they are once again powerless to help.

"The dead are free," says the old lady, but it is an illusion. There is no freedom in either life or death. In life, there is the illusion of freedom that lies in the power to make one's own decisions. But these decisions will still lead to the same destiny. There was never any freedom or power, only an illusion. The games are made for Pierre and Eve because they could not let go of the destiny of their former lives to realize the destiny of their new lives. And in death, where the old lady says, "The dead are free," they are powerless and alone.

July 15,2025
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What's interesting about this (and presumably also about "Rettergang" by the same author) is that it almost resembles kiosk literature. But then, one is reading Sartre. It's a relatively simple and intense love story that takes place between a revolutionary leader and an aristocrat. They both get killed and meet in the afterlife, where they fall in love. After that, they get the opportunity to return to life again if they can find each other there as well, despite the class differences and their different agendas. This becomes difficult when one of the main characters tries to start a revolution against the establishment of the other main character, while at the same time falling in love with her. It's an exciting story that takes up fate and meaning, or rather the lack of meaning in life.

The contrast between the two main characters, from different social classes and with opposing goals, adds depth and complexity to the story. The idea of their love blooming in the afterlife and then having to face the challenges of the real world again is both tragic and captivating.

Overall, it's a thought-provoking piece that makes the reader question the nature of love, class, and the purpose of life.
July 15,2025
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Klassenkampf, wahre Liebe und Wiederauferstehung sind drei bedeutende Themen, die in vielen Literaturwerken und Filmen behandelt werden.

Der Klassenkampf spiegelt die Spannungen und Konflikte zwischen verschiedenen sozialen Klassen wider. Es geht um die Verteilung von Reichtum, Macht und Chancen.

Wahre Liebe hingegen ist ein Thema, das überall in der Welt begehrt wird. Es ist die Verbindung zwischen zwei Menschen, die sich auf eine tiefe und intime Weise verstehen und unterstützen.

Die Wiederauferstehung schließlich ist ein religiöses und spirituelles Thema. Es steht für die Hoffnung auf ein neues Leben und die Überwindung des Todes.

Diese drei Themen sind miteinander verbunden und haben eine große Bedeutung für die menschliche Erfahrung. Sie können uns helfen, die Welt um uns herum zu verstehen und unsere eigenen Leben zu gestalten.
July 15,2025
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“Work is over, and a person cannot repeat a game that is finished.”


These lines come to us as a clear answer to the question, “What if after death, one finds their soulmate, is together with them, and is given the right to come back to life with the record of having made love within 24 hours?” Worldly affairs are always on our doorstep, and everything we feel responsible for is always our priority. Just being dead is not enough to escape these external factors because being a human requires this. Our social structure does not only allow us to offer ourselves to love and lead a two-person life. The author claims that the values that make us who we are are indispensable to us, and that it is impossible to play a game that is over again. And rightfully so...

July 15,2025
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One of the best books that I have ever read.

It is a magnificent story about the fate of two lovers in a very interesting and absurd context of life after death.

The author has masterfully crafted a world that is both strange and captivating, filled with unique characters and unexpected twists.

The relationship between the two lovers is at the heart of the story, and their journey through the afterlife is both touching and thought-provoking.

Overall, this book is a must-read for anyone who enjoys a good story with a touch of the supernatural and a lot of heart.
July 15,2025
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Our story is about people who believe that if given another chance, they can live as they should and face unexpected events alone. However, we cannot resist the will of others alone. It is true that humans are free and have will and power, but this will and power can only be expressed in limited choices. So, human will leads to a situation where it forces him, and those who do not submit and continue to rebel will end up in chaos, causing human beings to fall into anxiety and depression.


The constant effort of humans in life is to make their inner existence consistent with their outer existence, but this consistency will never be achieved and will only be achieved when death approaches. When there is no more past work.


The existential philosopher Sartre wants to show in this story that although humans have will, freedom, and power during their lifetime, they are forced to choose and have no other way. Humans are always changing and evolving during their lifetime, and their choices not only affect themselves but also others. Our decisions will have an impact on all human beings and create a sense of responsibility in them, which leads to the creation of dilemmas.


Camus and Sartre have significant differences, and Camus cannot be considered an existentialist, but they have a common point. Camus believes that the essence of existence and the world is absurd because he believes that humans are in conflict with the world. Humans need to think and follow their rational power, while the events of the world, such as death, have no rational explanation and interpretation, and this absurdity and nothingness of existence are revealed.


This story is about a man and a woman who meet each other after death and are given reasons to return to life and start their lives again in a different way. However, on earth, the conditions are not as they should be, and the decision of one of them, contrary to the promise they made, causes this chance to be taken away from both of them again, and they are sent back to the land of the dead without distinction. And we see how the decision of one person can deprive another person of life.
July 15,2025
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In response to the question "Is it possible for a human to start their life anew?", there is a bitter and chaotic "Give it a try!".

Don't be oblivious to his film.

This question has intrigued many people throughout history. Some believe that with determination and a change in circumstances, one can indeed begin life afresh. However, the path to starting over is often filled with challenges and uncertainties.

The "Give it a try!" attitude implies a sense of boldness and willingness to take risks. It encourages individuals to step out of their comfort zones and embrace new opportunities.

His film might explore the various aspects of this concept, showing the struggles and triumphs of those who attempt to rewrite their life stories.

By watching his film, we can gain a deeper understanding of the human spirit and the potential for transformation.

So, let's not overlook this film and see what it has to offer in answering this profound question.
July 15,2025
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Imagine a scenario where one is on the brink of dying. Their life flashes before their eyes, and then, miraculously, they are given a second chance. This second chance comes in the form of being reunited with their so-called soulmate. They embark on a new journey together, filled with love, hope, and countless beautiful memories. However, just as they think they have found true happiness, fate plays a cruel trick on them. They find themselves facing death once again. The pain and heartbreak are almost unbearable. How could this happen? They had just started to build a life together, and now it is all being taken away. Big L, this situation is truly a tragedy that makes one question the fairness of life.

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