Film Analysis Of Alfred Hitchcock's Film 'Vertigo'

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Park was born in Seoul and studied philosophy at Sogang university, while he aspired in being an art critic. However, after he watched Alfred Hitchcock's "Vertigo," he decided to become a director. His first two films, "The Moon is... the Sun's Dream" and "Trio" were low budget productions, with Prak havins stated that he is still ashamed for them. However, since 2000's "JSA", which became the highest grossing film in S. Korea at the time, he is considered one of the most prominent filmmakers of his country. Furthermore, after the "The Trilogy Vengeance," and particularly the second part, "Old Boy," he became world renowned and is now globally considered as a genuine auteur. His fame and prowess eventually brought him to Hollywood, where he …show more content…

In the film's finale, Kang-woo has decided that he and Tae-Ju must die together. She seems to have a different opinion (Thirst, 2009) Kang-woo drives Tae-ju to a cliff above the sea, in order for them to die together when the sun rises. She does not agree with this and tries everything she can to avoid her fate. First, she tries to take the car but he has taken the keys. Then she tries to run but realizes that they are very far away from any kind of building. Afterwards, she tries to stay in the car's hood but he rips the cover and throws it away. She then attacks him but she does not accomplish anything. Lastly, she tries to sit underneath the car, but he moves it, while putting on a music tape. The shot then widens to show that Lady Ra is also present, in the back of the car. As the suns rises and the two of them die, the camera turns to Lady Ra, who smiles sinisterly. Kim Ok-bin as Tae-ju acts much like a caricature in this film, and this notion is exemplified in this scene by both her movements and her facial expressions. furthermore, Park depicts a distinct antithesis, as the magnificent sunset's soundtrack is actually Tae-ju's horrible screams. Lady Ra's smile makes for a wonderful ending, as she finally manages to exact revenge, which is the most common theme in Park's

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