Citizen Kane (1941- Orson Welles) is definitely a must see for study of the history of cinema. It has been named "The Greatest Film of All Time" and is interesting and important for a number of reasons. It was a very innovative film for its time, as
Birth Of a Nation was in it's time, because of this it is one of the most influential films inspiring many film directors even today. The cinematograhy is astonishing and unforgettable. The non-chronological storyline is captivating with its flashbacks which keep you concentrating as the pieces of Kanes life are put together proving once again that money can not buy happiness.
Orson Welles uses new and old techniques which became classical Hollywood Expressionist techniques to control the reaction of the audience. Or though other directors, such as Alfred Hitchcock, controlled their audiences Welles introduced deep focus and low key lighting to convey reality, flashbacks, montage and non-chronological order storylines, and new use of sound. Welles also has introduced formally German expressionist or horror film techniques such as back and side lighting, unusual camera angles and shots and extreme close ups into Hollywood. As
Tim Dirks says it "is an acknowledged milestone in the development of cinematic technique.
Citizen Kane (1941- Orson Welles) is definitely a must see for study of the history of cinema. It has been named "The Greatest Film of All Time" and is interesting and important for a number of reasons. It was a very innovative film for its time, as Birth Of a Nation was in it's time, because of this it is one of the most influential films inspiring many film directors even today. The cinematograhy is astonishing and unforgettable. The non-chronological storyline is captivating with its flashbacks which keep you concentrating as the pieces of Kanes life are put together proving once again that money can not buy happiness.
Orson Welles uses new and old techniques which became classical Hollywood Expressionist techniques to control the reaction of the audience. Or though other directors, such as Alfred Hitchcock, controlled their audiences Welles introduced deep focus and low key lighting to convey reality, flashbacks, montage and non-chronological order storylines, and new use of sound. Welles also has introduced formally German expressionist or horror film techniques such as back and side lighting, unusual camera angles and shots and extreme close ups into Hollywood. As Tim Dirks says it "is an acknowledged milestone in the development of cinematic technique.
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