After learning much about film, and film making the experience of watching moves has greatly changed for me. What I would usually pay attention to plot of the film, but now after closer observation, I see that there are many technical choices that were make which make huge differenced in movies. I thought it would be a great idea to pick a movie that I've seen before and loved for its amazing shots before I took this class, and find out what I missed in the shots the first time around.
"Everything is Illuminated" was a movie that forced me to observe more about the characters then just what they were saying, as well as more about the background then just the fact that it was where the characters were. During dialog between the three main characters (grandfather Alexander, grandson Alexander, and the visitor Jonathan), the shots were extreme close ups of their faces, neck, and a bit of shoulder; the tops of their heads were sometimes cut off. This technique might have been strange for other films, but it was perfect for this one.
The extreme close ups during the dialog between the three main characters created a sense of closeness, as if you were right there with them, partaking in their journey to find Trachenburg. The three of them were strangers to each other's pasts (even both Alexanders) when they set out on the journey, with much discussion learned more and more. As they learned more throughout their journey, the viewers learn more about all three. All their emotions and thoughts are shown through their facial features, which are easy to see because they are so close up. The relationship between these characters seem to be the most important part of the movie, which is why I think it is so emphasized.
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