"With the coming of the Second World War, many eyes in imprisoned Europe turned hopefully, or desperately, toward the freedom of the Americas. Lisbon became the great embarkation point. But, not everybody could get to Lisbon directly, and so a tortuous, roundabout refugee trail sprang up: Paris to Marseilles...across the Mediterranean to Oran...then by train, or auto, or foot across the rim of Africa, to Casablanca in French Morocco. Here, the fortunate ones through money, or influence, or luck, might obtain exit visas and scurry to Lisbon, and from Lisbon to the New World. But the others wait in Casablanca... and wait... and wait... and wait."The opening scene of Casablanca has a brilliant piece of narration that introduces one of the best examples of screenwriting ever created. It's concise, it grabs you immediately, it sets the tone for the rest of the movie...and it's a complete and utter fabrication!
That's right, there was never a refugee "underground railroad" like the one described in the first two minutes of Casablanca, and yet many people believe there was. And that's one of the hallmarks of great writing—words so well constructed it allows us to completely suspend our disbelief and lose ourselves in a great story. My nail art for today's challenge is a tribute to that opening scene.
The colors and decorations I used for today's challenge are:
- Orly - Voyeuristic Adventure
- Kiss Nail Art Striping Polish - Black
- Sephora by OPI - Matte Top Coat
- Sassy & Chic Nail Jewels
"Louie, I think this is the beginning of a beautiful friendship."
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