The Place Beyond The Pines Scene Analysis

The films "The Place Beyond the Pines" and "The Light Between Oceans" are both directed by Derek Cianfrance and use geographic location to shape the story in which create a powerful natural aspect that shows emotion and symbolism. Both films follow the theme of actions having consequences. Cianfrance is best known for directing Drama films and romances. "The Place Beyond the Pines" was based on three different characters stories, rather than just one. Although the stories are closely linked to each other. The plot runs course over a time period of just over 15 years and tells the stories of Luke Glanton, a motorbike stuntman gone bank robber, Avery Cross, an aspiring young police officer praised for taking down Luke Glanton and Jason Kancam, Luke's son who is at first unaware of who his father truly is. "The Light Between Oceans" however tells the story of Tom Sherbourne, a shellshocked World War one veteran …show more content…
The storm at present represents the fear of Isabel as she is giving birth alone as her spouse is keeping the lighthouse at the time. Whilst creating a metaphorical barrier between the two as the sheer power of the storm makes Isabel's screams inaudible as she attempts to force her way towards Tom, hence the environment controlling the scene and emphasizing fear pain and anguish to the audience. However unlike "The Place Beyond the Pines" the setting is extremely dark representing how the event is bringing out Isabel's darker side whilst the brighter interior of the lighthouse represents Tom's innocence. The event also builds tension as the viewer cannot tell what is going to happen to Isabel or If Tom will become aware of the situation. This also follows the theme of actions having consequences as Isabel's action of attempting to reach Tom has a instant consequence due to her being exposed to the storm and the door to the lighthouse being