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  M 1931

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  Friedrich GnaB in the role of Franz is able to masterfully portray the deterioration of his character's friendly and comfortable facade. In the grips of the law, Franz shows a man who, while underneath is desperate for his life, tries to ease the strictness of the lawmen that surround him. During the long take of the inspector writing in his notebook, the silence is filled with Franz's increasing concern for his freedom. This is shown by the actor's shifting body,…

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  M 1931

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  Lang and his cinematographer use the camera as a predator in order to emphasize Hans Beckert's role as the mouse. The forward tracking shot, going from a high angle down to head level, paired with increasing dark shadows, mimics the motion of "going in for the kill". His mental disease seems to be trapping him in the vine covered fence of the restaurant. The high angle shot of inside the sweets store accentuates Beckert's weakness and the power that the…

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  Double Indemnity 1944

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  Hugo 2011

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  The digital Mis-en-scene in Hugo is executed well. Here are are few scenes in which the artistic quality of this digital Mise-en-scene stands out.

  Hugo is standing in front of Georges' house for the first time and a train passes by behind him. The large train and the huge cloud of smoke it leaves behind is placed in the shadows behind Hugo, who is lit up by the lamp light. The composition makes him seem powerless and small compared to…

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