What Is The Mood Of The Third Man

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In The Third Man the city of Vienna was the main location for the film's story line as well as a prominent character in the film. The characteristics the city of Vienna produces in The Third Man are the mood and physical appearance. First, the overall all mood of the city is shown not just in the city but it also dictates the moods of the other characters in the film. The cold rainy and dark nights show a uncertainty in the city as well as in the characters themselves. Throughout, the film both Anna and Holly seem uncertain and unhappy with the event of Harry's death. As Holly tries to investigate Harry's murder the city becomes colder and more action is taken at night than during the day giving the mood of danger. Second,, The majority of

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