Question 1 Implicit meaning “lies below the surface of explicit meaning, is closest to our everyday sense of the word meaning” (Barsam 318).
Question 1 Ideological meaning “communicates beliefs- whether belonging to the filmmakers, to one or more characters in the movie, or the time and place in which the movie was made” (Barsam 319)
The movie Casablanca (Michael Curtiz 1942), was written before the attack on pearl harbor. This is important because Warner Brothers took the stance for the America to get involved in World War II well before that incident. The scene is set in Rick’s Café which was the central gathering for every kind of person. In this particular scene, the Germans are gathered around the mobile piano playing and loudly singing …show more content…
This is shown with an extreme long shot to show the actors in the background staring at the German militants. Captain Renau can be seen glancing from the Germans to Rick. He is inaudibly asking what Rick will do about the situation (acting) (Question 1 implicit meaning is inferring the deeper meaning of what is visually shown). A medium long shot shows rick analyzing the scene before him. Standing behind Rick, Victor Laszlo can be seen standing anxiously with a repulsed look on his face (Question 2 Acting) almost to hint his thoughts -this was free France and the Germans are coming in and taking over with their National Anthem (implicit) -. He takes off with a demanding walk down the stairs. A patron of the café is shown in the foreground while the Germans are dominating the presence on screen. She is sitting at a table with her head …show more content…
This is shows the fear of challenging the Germans (on and off the battle field). Once the band starts to play the once “defeated” patrons stand up and proudly sing the National Anthem loudly to overpower the Germans and their song associated with war and violence (Implicit). The underlying tone of this emotional scene plays to the theme of freedom. Ilsa is shown in a subjective point of view shot looking at Laszlo remembering her love of her husband and his cause. With top lighting and a mid-close up (Question 2 Lighting), her face expresses pure love and gives further depth into her struggle of loving two men (Acting). Once the anthem concludes, the French patrons are cheering for their small victory with the Germans. It can also be concluded that with the vast majority of the café being French, when they unite they can overcome the German forces just as they did with their anthem. The German general is visually upset with the influence Laszlo has on the French. Laszlo proves to be a significant part of the French revolt and can inspire others to stand against Germany. He demands the café be shut down immediately to show
Question 1 Ideological meaning “communicates beliefs- whether belonging to the filmmakers, to one or more characters in the movie, or the time and place in which the movie was made” (Barsam 319)
The movie Casablanca (Michael Curtiz 1942), was written before the attack on pearl harbor. This is important because Warner Brothers took the stance for the America to get involved in World War II well before that incident. The scene is set in Rick’s Café which was the central gathering for every kind of person. In this particular scene, the Germans are gathered around the mobile piano playing and loudly singing …show more content…
This is shown with an extreme long shot to show the actors in the background staring at the German militants. Captain Renau can be seen glancing from the Germans to Rick. He is inaudibly asking what Rick will do about the situation (acting) (Question 1 implicit meaning is inferring the deeper meaning of what is visually shown). A medium long shot shows rick analyzing the scene before him. Standing behind Rick, Victor Laszlo can be seen standing anxiously with a repulsed look on his face (Question 2 Acting) almost to hint his thoughts -this was free France and the Germans are coming in and taking over with their National Anthem (implicit) -. He takes off with a demanding walk down the stairs. A patron of the café is shown in the foreground while the Germans are dominating the presence on screen. She is sitting at a table with her head …show more content…
This is shows the fear of challenging the Germans (on and off the battle field). Once the band starts to play the once “defeated” patrons stand up and proudly sing the National Anthem loudly to overpower the Germans and their song associated with war and violence (Implicit). The underlying tone of this emotional scene plays to the theme of freedom. Ilsa is shown in a subjective point of view shot looking at Laszlo remembering her love of her husband and his cause. With top lighting and a mid-close up (Question 2 Lighting), her face expresses pure love and gives further depth into her struggle of loving two men (Acting). Once the anthem concludes, the French patrons are cheering for their small victory with the Germans. It can also be concluded that with the vast majority of the café being French, when they unite they can overcome the German forces just as they did with their anthem. The German general is visually upset with the influence Laszlo has on the French. Laszlo proves to be a significant part of the French revolt and can inspire others to stand against Germany. He demands the café be shut down immediately to show