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I heard about this old guy who, was watching some young people dance, and he said, 'How beautiful. They're trying to shake off their genitals and become angels.' -I like that.

12 seconds sound clip from the Before Sunrise movie soundboard.

You can hear this line at 01:04:17 in the Blu-ray version of the movie.

Quote context

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- No, but really, women used it when giving birth. In some part of the world, they still do it.

- The woman in labor enters a tent, and the women of her tribe surround her and dance, and they encourage the birthing woman to dance with them, so as to make the birth less painful.

- And when the baby's born, they all dance in celebration.

- Wow. I don't think my mom would've gone for that.

- I like the idea of dancing as a common function in life, something everybody participates in.

- Mmm. I know.

- I heard about this old guy who, was watching some young people dance, and he said, 'How beautiful. They're trying to shake off their genitals and become angels.' -I like that.

- All right, one question. Back there... When the women are dancing and being all spiritual and stuff, right? Where are the men? Are we out food gathering? Are we not invited? Y'all don't need us? What?

- Men are lucky we don't bite off their head after mating. Certain insects do that, you know? Like spiders and stuff? We at least let you live. What are you complaining about?

- Yeah. See, you're officially kidding, but there's somethin' to that. You keep bringing stuff like that up.

- What? No, no, no. Wait a minute. Talking seriously here.

- I mean, I always feel this pressure of being a strong and independent icon of womanhood, and not making look like my whole life is revolving around some guy.

[...]

Before Sunrise Sound Clip

Before Sunrise poster

Memorable quotes from the movie Before Sunrise (1995), featuring sound clips of the best lines.

Actors: Ethan Hawke (Jesse), Julie Delpy (Céline)

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