Camera Movement in Casablanca (ESSAY #3) (A-) It’s important to watch Casablanca while thinking about the context in which it was released. After the United States entered World War II, it was a little over a year before audiences saw Casablanca. It doesn’t take much investigation to see how the war plays a part in the storytelling, but certain film techniques helped emphasize messages the film wanted to tell its audience. Through the use of camera movement, the finale of Casablanca puts the spotlight on Strasser and Rick’s newfound relationship, which can convey a message about the United States and its allies. Near the end of the film, right after Rick shoots Major Strasser, the French police arrive as they enter the frame in a car with …show more content…
As Renault begins to pick up a bottle, the camera cuts to a closeup of the bottle, fully displaying the name "Vichy Water" on it. We switch back to the mid-shot as they begin to converse. As Renault begins to pour himself a glass, the camera pans and zooms toward him until he takes a look at the brand on the bottle. As Renault throws the bottle into the trash, the camera cuts to the previous closeup and follows the bottle as it's thrown down. Renault does the job of kicking the bottle (and trash bin) out of the frame, and then the camera pans up Renault’s body as he walks behind Rick. The shot ends with both men in the frame, Rick in front once again. Skipping to the end, both men walk down the lane together, passing the camera, and then walking away from the camera. The camera slowly rises and the screen fades to …show more content…
Without the shots listed above, the significance of this scene loses part of its political meaning. By emphasizing the brand of the bottle, and maneuvering the camera in such a way to suggest the trashing of the bottle is significant, you create meaning in the camera movement. Throughout the entire movie, after Renault seemed to be a sort of frenemy to Rick while working with Strasser, he decides to join Rick’s side. In doing so, he breaks his relationship with the Germans, as well as the Vichy government. Instead of explicitly stating his disassociation, the camera does the storytelling by telling the audience what’s important through the movement of the camera. A close-up of the bottle signifies it will be important to remember. A zoom and pan towards Renault indicates something important should be happening to his character. Finally, following the bottle as it’s thrown in the trash tells the audience exactly what it wants to without saying a word. The audience knows exactly how he feels about the Vichy government through these actions, and the added kick of the trash further emphasizes his feelings. Focusing on the bottle instead of Renault’s facial expression actually makes this scene even more memorable because of its brilliant way of conveying its message. The final shot, with both men walking together in unison, emphasizes their newfound relationship. Symbolic of the United States and what could be inferred
As Strout left the bar, Matt and Willis approached, aiming their guns. Matt demands for Strout to get in the front and drive to his home. As Matt gets into the back said, Willis heads back to his car to follow behind. As they drive through the motionless streets of Massachusetts, memories of Frank rush through Matt’s mind. After driving for a while, Richard tries to give reasons for his murdering of Frank Follower.
Host, Derek Waters, in two of the videos, “Drunk History: Claudette Colvin and Rosa Parks” and “Drunk History: John Adams vs. Thomas Jefferson,” engages with inebriated guest who recount the history of the U.S. The purpose of the first is to portray the contribution of Colvin and Parks to the Bus Boycott by having an intoxicated woman narrate the story. The second depicts the deterioration of Adams and Jefferson’s friendship during the 1800 election which is reiterated by a tipsy man. The first video adopts a sympathy tone in order to elicit a similar emotion from discriminatory experiences in the adult viewers. In the second video, it adopts a ridiculous tone in order to convey amusement in the adult viewers.
The film Casablanca is a perfect example of Hollywood perfection because of the production and producers that were used. Cross cutting played a major role in this film because it cut between two scenes that were occurring at the same time but in different locations. The use of voice overs was also greatly used throughout this film. Another reason why Casablanca is a perfect example of Hollywood perfection is because it greatly demonstrates the art, as well as, photography of multiple studio productions, rather than just one. In addition, the film was done black and white to portray Hollywood's significant golden age.
As they are driving, Kevin hears the sound of the leaves cracking as they drove over them. He realizes they aren 't on a main road anymore. Kevin 's phone keeps ringing, but he can 't wiggle his hands enough the reach it in his pocket. Then all the sudden, the car stops. The front door opens, and Kevin can hear the man 's footsteps getting closer again.
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Society in the 1940’s was completely different then how they are today. There was a blatant disrespect for woman and men constantly thought of them as useless unless they were in the home cooking and cleaning for their husbands. This misogynistic view transferred on to the big screen with examples such as the film Casablanca have an underlining base of sexism racing through it. Some might believe that the social ideology of Casablanca is that women are unable to make hard choices in the face of love and are too soft hearted. The representation of women in this film is unrealistic and can be a bit insulting when compared to her male counter parts.
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