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Malcolm X 1992
My favorite part of Malcolm X is when we see Malcolm on his journey to Mecca. This moment is not only a turning point in shaping Malcolm’s ideology, but you can also experience his “lightbulb” moment—a profound realization of faith and unity. The entire sequence, from the expansive blue skies to the stark white ihram attire, immediately conveys how transformative this experience is for him. When Malcolm kneels in prayer among a diverse group of worshippers, the scene emphasizes his…
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Moonlight 2016
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The film opens by establishing an immersive look at Chiron's world through disorienting camerawork in the first scenes that introduce Juan. Jenkins chooses to introduce us to Juan with a circling camera that sweeps around the scene, mimicking the dizzying chaos of the neighborhood. We’re immediately spun into a world of tension and volatility, set in motion by Juan’s role in the community as a crack dealer. Police sirens wail in the background, foreshadowing the trauma and instability of Chiron’s…
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The Conformist 1970
In The Conformist, Bernardo Bertolucci masterfully employs visual composition to underscore themes of alienation, conformity, and psychological repression. These visual techniques, from the high-angle shots in the party sequence to the rigidly aligned cars later in the film, serve to highlight protagonist Marcello's internal and external conflicts as he navigates a fascist society.
The high-angle shots during the party sequence emphasize Marcello’s profound sense of alienation and detachment from those around him. By positioning the camera above the characters, Bertolucci…
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Death in Venice 1971
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Ah yes, the 15 year old boy, whose likeness in real life supposedly inspired early anime and manga male character’s features, would be the “muse” of an aging 50 something year old man. As the film unfolds, Gustav becomes increasingly fixated on the young boy, slipping further into his own daydreams.
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