Casablanca is a movie that sets place in 1941. This is a significance date during World War 2. During this period Casablanca in Morocco that was French ruled. In 1940, France had surrendered and signed a peace treaty with Germany. In this treaty, Germany would occupy northern regions of France, including Paris and the French territories of North Africa. During this time in World War 2; many people wanted to Europe and seek refuge elsewhere. Casablanca, which is located in Morocco, was under the control of French government. Casablanca was common to be a temporary location for refugees on their way to other countries. Most of the movie takes place at a place called Ricks café. Rick Blaine, the owner of Rick’s café, runs a casino and night club
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The exposition of the film begins with a melody that started with a percussion accompaniment and crashing gongs that suggested the Arabic setting. Moving forward in the exposition, Steiner shifts the Arabic melody to the French “Marseillassie” melody. Steiner shifts the music to “Marseillassie” frequently to remind the viewers of France’s control of Morocco that resembles patriotic emotions. Steiner’s use of American popular music resembles Ricks Café as American. In the opening of the film, Steiner’s music set the mood and establishes the principle struggle between France and Germany. Steiner uses a torturous melody to portray the struggle of the two nations by heavy repeated chords. Steiner used the sound of the oboe to play the Arabic tune to resemble the Arab city of Casablanca. When the man was shot and killed at the end of the exposition. The camera focused on a poster of Marshal Philippe Petain, the Vichy government prime minister. The camera focused on the French words of the poster and played the music of “Marseillassie” in the …show more content…
Sam, the pianist at Rick’s café, his music plays a critical role in the scene of Rick and Ugarte. This particular scene changes its music accordingly by not interrupting the dramatic flow of the scene. Steiner used popular catchy tunes such as “Knock on Wood”, and excellently keeps enjoyable tune continuing, regardless of the dramatic mood. The source music in this scene helped resemble the atmosphere of Rick’s Café. Rick’s Cafe is very joyous atmosphere for people, which includes gambling, drinking, and other entertainment. The irony is that atmosphere that Rick created is completely the opposite of his true personality. Steiner’s lack of underscoring reflects Rick’s lack of
The exposition of the film begins with a melody that started with a percussion accompaniment and crashing gongs that suggested the Arabic setting. Moving forward in the exposition, Steiner shifts the Arabic melody to the French “Marseillassie” melody. Steiner shifts the music to “Marseillassie” frequently to remind the viewers of France’s control of Morocco that resembles patriotic emotions. Steiner’s use of American popular music resembles Ricks Café as American. In the opening of the film, Steiner’s music set the mood and establishes the principle struggle between France and Germany. Steiner uses a torturous melody to portray the struggle of the two nations by heavy repeated chords. Steiner used the sound of the oboe to play the Arabic tune to resemble the Arab city of Casablanca. When the man was shot and killed at the end of the exposition. The camera focused on a poster of Marshal Philippe Petain, the Vichy government prime minister. The camera focused on the French words of the poster and played the music of “Marseillassie” in the …show more content…
Sam, the pianist at Rick’s café, his music plays a critical role in the scene of Rick and Ugarte. This particular scene changes its music accordingly by not interrupting the dramatic flow of the scene. Steiner used popular catchy tunes such as “Knock on Wood”, and excellently keeps enjoyable tune continuing, regardless of the dramatic mood. The source music in this scene helped resemble the atmosphere of Rick’s Café. Rick’s Cafe is very joyous atmosphere for people, which includes gambling, drinking, and other entertainment. The irony is that atmosphere that Rick created is completely the opposite of his true personality. Steiner’s lack of underscoring reflects Rick’s lack of