This scene can easily be likened to the communist investigations of this era, when many writers, directors, actors, and numerous people in the entertainment business were blacklisted from working, many of whom were turned in by peers who had been "beaten down" by interrogations.
This film is really remarkable, considering that there is no dialogue. There are only sound effects, thus the actors must be given praise for their abilities to carry the film, especially Pascal. His portrayal of innocence and naivete comes across as truly genuine.
Without dialogue, music and sound effects take on added importance to the film. Lamorisse chooses music and sound that is very appropriate for each scene. For example, when Pascal is trying to get the balloon down from the lamppost, the music in the background adds to the mischievous nature of the boy and the story. Moreover, the sound effects also help to enhance the film, such as the ominous footsteps of the boys who are chasing Pascal and the balloon.
The story is not only about commitment, but also about love and sacrifice. For example, in the scene where Pascal and the balloon are walking in the rain, the boy lets the balloon use the umbrella, while allowing himself to get wet. This is a very touching scene, and shows how tender the young boy's heart is, how much he is willing to sacrifice...
Before young Hendrix chooses the Pepsi over the Coke, the only sound heard is the honking of passing cars. Once the Pepsi is open and the guitar is shown, the Hendrix song begins to play. When he looks to the Coke machine, the irritating sound of the accordion begins to play. The relationship of the clip's image and sound makes the message loud and easy to understand. Anytime that
French Connection William Friedkin's 1971 film The French connection is a masterpiece of cinematography. Several scenes can demonstrate a clever yet subtle use of camera angles, sound, and editing. Unique to The French Connection is the deft use of diegetic street noises in place of pit music, conveying the stark realism that characterizes Friedkin's production. The scene with the sniper atop an apartment building is a prime example of how cinematography
Close up shots are also used in this sequence to depict the soldiers that are flying in the helicopters during the attack. By using close up shots, the camera implies that the soldiers are being seen from the point-of-view of someone that would be flying alongside the men. Additionally, when the beach is being bombed by jets -- during which Lt. Col. Kilgore gives his infamous napalm speech --
Blue Velvet, directed by David Lynch [...] mise-en-scene and cinematography in the film. David Lynch is a master of the film noir, dark and brooding types of films that disturb, disquiet, and titillate all at the same time, and "Blue Velvet" is no exception. The film is part blue porn flick, part girl-next-door love story, and part sadistic kidnapping, and yet the elements all blend together to form a
Assignment The 1987 film The Princess Bride has become part of the public consciousness, and has what can be considered a cult following. While on the surface it seems like a frivolous romantic film, what makes The Princess Bride enduring is that it manages to be satirical without being cynical. The quirky dialogue of the film has given the popular culture catchphrases like �As you wish,� �inconceivable,� and Mandy Patankin�s
Psycho is a 1960 horror-thriller film directed by Alfred Hitchcock that follows the demise of Marion Crane, played by Janet Leigh, at the hands of Norman Bates, played by Anthony Perkins, after she embezzles $40,000 and attempts to leave her former life behind (Psycho). Through the unique use of editing techniques and ominous cinematography, Hitchcock is able to create a film that is visually alluring and draws its audience into
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