Stalker by Andrei Tarkovsky is one of the most enigmatic movies in the history of cinematography. This masterpiece has been fascinated those viewers who appreciate professionalism and unusual qualities of the film, but also those souls who are always looking for some deeper answers. What make this movie is so extraordinary and different from others? It cannot be just one thing, indeed it is a totality of the experience. Not only the winning combination of interesting plot, haunting images, genuine dialogues, complicated characters of the protagonists makes Stalker unforgettable, but also the eerie feeling of being touched somewhere deep down by very strange but powerful force. It is hard to stay the same person after watching Stalker, because …show more content…
The opening scene is a long gliding shot that shows a main protagonist Stalker and his family laying on the bed. The entire atmosphere is very uneasy and depressing. Soon after Stalker meets two other characters - Writer and Professor at the bar. There need to be said something about each of them. Stalker is a man who brings people into the mystical place called Zone, he is a holy fool but also the last idealist, “a prophet who believes that humanity will perish for lack of a spiritual life” (Tarkovsky, Gianvito 59). He thinks this is his life mission and he is fully dedicated to this task. Write is a very complicated character. He is a well-known author, but he experiences dep existential crisis, his self-esteem is so low, he scarcely consider himself to e worthy of anything. The authenticity of own being seems to him questionable and meaningless. This man has a big split between reality and his inner desolation that evokes the feeling of lost and disbelief. Professor is a very pragmatic and simple man. He’s quite narrow minded, believes only in science, for him walk to the Zone doesn’t carry any spiritual significance. Later we find out that he wanted to blow up the Zone, but gave up on his plan. Despite heroes mutual disaffection (except Stalker, he likes his companions for the most time) there are many scenes when three men are grouped very closely to each other. The form a triangle, traditional symbol of trinity, that can be so often found in art. They are together against the vastness of the Zone. They become a point of convergence, like the whole being of the Zone is concentrated on them, follows their each step and
What is the message the author is trying to convey? How does (s)he convey this to the reader?
If he writes something, he says he cannot read it. The writing is unclear.” However, he is a static character due to him being stubborn throughout the story and always questioning others. He never develops a change throughout the story, even though he accepts that he was wrong, he remains authoritative yet stubborn throughout the end. The central idea is of cultural shock is supported by him having an authoritative
As for his character, it reveals that he can find beauty in the smallest things in life, meaning in the smallest revelation, but that he is a down-to-earth man (at the time he relates the story) who canget his point across, but not romanticize things. He expresses things as he sees them, but he sees them in a unique and detailed way. He mak...
The story is concerned with the conflict between his conception of himself and the reality.
Through his choice of style and structure, he is able to reflect the meaning of the short essay as a whole and get the point
common theme to his writing is that he want to have a self-reliance of own to the people
My Thesis aims at observing the suspense and fear showed through themes and techniques in films directed by Alfred Hitchcock’s movies Dial M for Murder, Rear Window, The Wrong Man, and The Man Who Knew To Much. He controlled when the audience felt certain emotions by filming with different camera cuts, close ups, different camera angles, contrasting between light to dark scenes, and adding certain music to different scenes.
As the paradigm in which this curiosity is exposed inhabit the human being, that voyeurism that uncounted of us have inside. Hitchcock is able to use this element to catch the spectator, building a devilish and fascinating tale of suspense set in a microcosm. In which there reflects the intimate and daily life of the current man, where the protagonist observes from his window. The viewer sees what Jeff (the protagonist) observes, has the sensation of being the protagonist, observing through his window.
This new facilitator of horror, the stalker, has helped to redefine a new subgenre of the horror film industry. What they do is absolutely terrifying, as they basically invade every aspect of their victim’s lives, with no regard for their friends, family, or possessions. After analysis of the three stalker films referenced above, as well as the numerous amounts of stalker movies that continue to be produced, one can understand why there is a demand for this style of movie. The entire idea encompasses that which is suppressed because it threatens our normalcy of life. The idea is captivating, and we as a society would much rather view this from the outsider’s perspective on the “big screen,” than to see them enacted in our everyday lives through ourselves or others.
The novel exhibits a man’s ambition for glory and aspiration to no longer remain a creation but to become the creator, which leads to his dramatic failure in trying to rise. Had he not attempted to act as a creator, his life could have been different.
Alfred Hitchcock’s 1954 film Rear Window is truly a masterpiece, as it uses fascinating cinematic elements to carry the story and also convey the meaning of voyeurism. Throughout the film we are in one room, yet that does not limit the story. This causes the viewer to feel trapped, similar to the main character, while also adding suspense to the detective story. The opening scene itself, draws the viewer in. In just five minutes and 27 shots, the viewer is given an introduction to the main character, his lifestyle, his condition, and his neighborhood. The lighting, the costumes, and the set are all presented in a way to catch the viewers eye, compelling them to crave more. Combining vivid lighting, edgy cinematography, and unique set design, Rear Window, proves why Hitchcock is still remembered as one of the greatest and most influential directors of all time.
He thinks that a man should learn to express himself. Being yourself will help you solve the problems of your life. We need to trust ourselves in order to improve our lives, like all great men have done. Self-reliance stems from deep within our soul, which is the pillar of our personal power and self-respect. This source of all greatness, sets us free from the ego and helps us to transcend through the ideals of love, truth and justice; some people call this “the moral sense”.
There are many stories that follow Joseph Campbell's Hero's Journey, and tells the tale of a Heroic character. These fables introduces us to heroes that begin their journey in an ordinary place, then receive a call to enter an unknown world full of bizarre powers and peculiar events. These heroes often display great traits, such as bravery or intelligence, that defines their character. One of these heroic's tales is Haroun and the Sea of Stories, telling the adventures of a young man named Haroun. This essay will prove that Haroun from Haroun and the Sea of Stories by Salman Rushdie is a hero, because he possess heroic qualities. Haroun shows his heroic qualities by overcoming obstacles, helping his friends, and having good intentions.
... middle of paper ... ... He finally gains the experience necessary to cope with life and thus achieves a store of inner strength and conviction.
In this essay I will be analysing the use of cinematography in two films, using Peeping Tom (1960) directed by Michael Powell and Psycho (1960) directed by Alfred Hitchcock. The reason why I choose these two films is because although they are from the same genre, and from the same period, the methods both films use are similar and at the same time completely different.