One scene from Citizen Kane that really stuck out was the scene where Kane and Suzanne are in their "tent", which appears to me to be the size of a normal house, having an argument. This is not the first time they've had an argument and you can really tell the friction between them. While everyone is outside enjoying the night air, the fire and the catered food they are shut in in their tent arguing. Which is exactly the problem with these two. Like Suzanne said "I don't know many people" and Kane replies "I know too many people. I guess we're both lonely". All day and night they're cooped up in Xanadu, not making much contact with anyone in the outside world. All the while they're driving themselves crazy. Suzanne just sits inside all day doing jigsaw puzzles and Kane collects statues.
The scene in the "tent" shows the true relationship between Suzanne and Kane. The cinematography reveales and amplifies the body language between the two. Suzanne is shot from a high angle making her seem weak and powerless while Kane is shot from a low angle making him seem looming and powerful. All the while the scene is shot from low key lighting making everything seem intense. There is a powerstruggle between Kane and Suzanne, Suzanne is always fighting to be free and Kane is constantly shooting her down with one liners and powerful posture. All these elements add up to a perfect view of their relationship in one little scene.
The scene in the "tent" shows the true relationship between Suzanne and Kane. The cinematography reveales and amplifies the body language between the two. Suzanne is shot from a high angle making her seem weak and powerless while Kane is shot from a low angle making him seem looming and powerful. All the while the scene is shot from low key lighting making everything seem intense. There is a powerstruggle between Kane and Suzanne, Suzanne is always fighting to be free and Kane is constantly shooting her down with one liners and powerful posture. All these elements add up to a perfect view of their relationship in one little scene.
For more on this scene and more about Citizen Kane visit http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0033467/
2 comments:
Mmm you spelled "reveals" incorrectly a little more than halfway through. But seriously, nice job. I was impressed with how you took notice of and reiterated how important cinematography was in the film. I appreciate your effort.
You are a gentleman and scholar.
i give magic screen, whats it supposed to be?!
very powerful language sport, u wu me. i do not like the popcorn in your profile however because now i find myself jones'n for some popcorn, sport. ace.champ.tiger.kiddo.giraffe.
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