Vertigo gives great examples of expressionism with the shots of staircases throughout the movie. Symbolically, staircases often suggest mystery and disorientation. Expressionism films have used the symbolic staircase from the beginning, and some of the most famous film scenes are set around a set of stairs. I got a sense of tension and anticipation watching these types of movies. In addition, color plays a vital role. At the time most of these films were in black and white, creating a shadowing effect, which brings on an eerie scary feeling. Although Vertigo was in color, the color green is emphasized throughout the movie, which many believed to represent envy or greed. German Expressionism brought about new plot devices, visual concepts, and symbolism.
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This movement influenced Hitchcock, and I believe helped him create some of his intricate stories about obsession, and distorted perceptions as well added to his visual elements with light versus
This movement influenced Hitchcock, and I believe helped him create some of his intricate stories about obsession, and distorted perceptions as well added to his visual elements with light versus