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1、精选优质文档-倾情为你奉上 Zhuoyan Liu DRAMM0009_2013 How films and Television programmes work Assignment 1Sequence analysis GodfatherWord account: 2871TimePicture action Shot description PerformanceLightingDesignEdit point Sound 1- DialogueMusicDramatic functionComments00.01.1700.01.20Black scene.Picture begins

2、 at second sentence instead of “I believe in America”.An often-used opening method. Has a subtle ironic effect under this situation.A mans low and slow voice: I believe in America.He Presents his age, non-American(accent), and his mood(negative)Brief and strong opening sentence.Silent background.The

3、 man is talking about serious topics with a heavy heart.Establishing a heavy and brooding mood, a sense of painful deception and self-mockery.The Black scene indicates Bonaseras complex emotion of America. The tone of his lines and the black scene hints a negative tone while the content of the line

4、saying I believe in America, shows a more positive aspect. Therefore a dramatic contrast exists and the characters inner conflicts are built.00.01.2000.02.4500.03.3500.04.07Bonasera is talking.ZOOM-OUT FROM Bonaseras close-up (point-of-view shot)Narrow eye-line to the camera giving a full impact of

5、Bonaseras emotion, including a strong empathy.Big talking head in the centre of picture, so Bonasera occupies absolute emphasis of the picture.Many details on facial expression could be witnessed: slightly frowning, tensed up muscles, he seems to speak with his teeth. He gives the impression of tryi

6、ng hard to suppress his strong painful feelings.Sort of hard light comes from the up-front of Bonaseras head so that gives Bonaseras face a low-key, strong contrast tone. Shadow on eyes and chin creates a texture that strengthens his haggard, depressed, even a little scary face.And two streams of li

7、ghts reflecting from his eyes indicate imperceptible tears in them.His suit merges with the black background, which is too dark to see any detail. Flat set of light builds a dull， depressive atmosphere.Lack of exposure, a broad grayscale without subtle gradations all along, gives an unpleasant sense

8、 to viewers.Bonasera wears a dark-coloured suit with a white collar, he has a gold tooth is in his month. He has a strong accent. These traits describe his identity: a rich immigrant trying hard to integrate into the American way of life and becoming an American.A smooth cut after Bonasera ends his

9、whispering, which is the point audience feeling willing to look the face of the shadow because their curiosity has accumulated for along time.This shot keeps zooming (enlarge) for nearly 3mins without introducing any main characters. This however contributes to the sense that a complicated story is

10、slowly unfolding. This accompanied with the zooming in, gives audiences a growing feeling of Godfathers world, which has different rules and orders from the world Bonasera (and also our) lives.Moreover, the slow camera movement establishes a slow pace, which indicates the dignified, stately, calm an

11、d patient character of Don Corleone.(Monologue)America has made my fortune. And I raised my daughter in theAmerican fashion. I gave her freedom, but - I taught her never to dishonour her family. She found a boyfriend; not an Italian. She went to the movies with him; she stayed out late. I didnt prot

12、est. Two months ago, he took her for a drive, with another male friend. They made her drink whiskey. And then they tried to take advantage of her. Self statement about his identity (Italian immigrant) and social status (rich, observance of law)No music, no sound effect, no background sound.Sound and

13、 music are effective elements to exaggerate emotions. In this shot the director chooses mute to conform to the sober narrating style of this film, and also makes a strong contrast to the lively grand wedding ceremony outside the dark office.Dark tone indicates that things happened in this room, that

14、 there are skeletons in closets, and it also creates a heavy and serious atmosphere.Lack of depth of field, low-key lighting confines the performance of actors to a small movement, which require them focusing on inner world of characters and give a precise performance. Close-up and medium scene, whi

15、ch keeps audiences in arms, highlights the notion of performance, too.The strong contrast lighting imitates Rembrandts paintings, bringing a sense of the theatrical, nameless despair and also religious majesty and mystery.Apart from the end, Bonasera is the emphasis of this shot and his monologue do

16、minates the pace of the shot. But audiences can continuously feel the vibe from the back figure sitting in the shadow because of the subtle but effective movements from him. This is most apparent in the end of the shot; Don Corleone easily robs the dominating role of the talk with even tones and mov

17、ements as soon as he decides to.The long monologue is splendid in both its form, which imitates the brilliant opening speech shot in the film Patton, and its content, which introduces collisions last in the whole piece of film, such as justice and rules, old world connection and American dream, etc.

18、The Director spends a long time telling how Bonaseras daughter gets assaulted and how the criminals get off the punishment because they are from good family. Along with a close-up of Bonaseras sadness and a narrow eye-line, the director deliberately builds a strong empathy with her. Therefore three

19、goals are achieved:tell audiences that the gangster in this film is not something we could judge. To some extent, they play a part in the American justice system.Break the stereotype of the ruthless Italian killer of the Mafia.Build abundant and dimensional characters of godfather: an American busin

20、essman, a murderer, and also a notable and accommodating gentleman.Bonasera keeps talking, gradually becoming more emotional during the talk and ends with him sobbing.ENLARGE TO Medium shot(point-of-view shot)Eye-line becomes wider so that audiences perspective tends to be more observational and obj

21、ective.Bonasera is composed on the right-centre of the screen. Figure is semi-profile, not particularly close. Emphasis on Bonasera is decreasing.Expression on face becomes more agitated and use of body language increases:Slightly turning his head aside, his frown deepens, his lips and throat tighte

22、ns up, his nose slightly sniffs once. When going through some difficult parts, he hides his face in the dark. Indicating that he is trying his best to control his rage.Same aboveSame above(Monologue)She resisted. She kept her honour. So they beat her, like an animal. When I went to the hospital, her

23、 nose was broken.Her jaw was shattered, held together by wire. She couldnt even weep because of the pain.But I wept. Why did I weep? She was the light of my life - beautiful girl. Now she will never be beautiful again.Telling the tragedy of his daughter. An offended and helpless Italian immigrant.Sa

24、me aboveSame aboveDon Corleone slightly protrudes a hand and another man brings Bonasera a glass of wine.Bonasera drinks the wine, narration continues, and asks Don Corleone for help.ENLARGE TO Over-shoulder ShotBonasera moves more to the right of the screen. Don Corlenoe becomes seen in the foregro

25、und, larger and larger till he occupies half of the screen. Therefore Don Corlenoe instead of Bonasera becomes relatively emphasized.Eye-line between Bonasera and Don Corlenoe is horizontal.The eye-line to lens is narrow so that we can only see the back of Don Corleone. Focus is on Bonasera and he i

26、s still the one who keeps talking.Bonasera:In emotional instability, rigid gestures and movement.Recovers himself from sadnessGetting irritated when a suspended sentence is mentionedWhen mentioning his purpose to be here: business negotiation gesture: back straight, and holding his head erect.Don Co

27、rleone: elegant and relaxed gesture, subtle but effective movement:His right hand rests on his chinElegantly protruding his hand to his right side, signalling over his assistant without words, these gently move levelled actions point to Bonaseras. Polite, modest nature but also demonstrates his auth

28、ority and power.Casually and calmly tickles himself while Bonasera is getting irritated. No sympathy or pity is shown.The sort of yellow and orange light drops on the brown wide desk, giving the room a feeling of warmth and safety.Still in the dark tone.Don Corlenoe is a vague black silhouette with

29、a slim bright fringe, giving a mixed sense of mysterious, secretiveness, and of being a saviour.A wealthy mans elegant den: neat brown wide desk, only with pens, a telephone and a box on it.Sophisticated den indicates that the owner is an elegant gentleman.Neatness: the owner is organized.The wide d

30、esk hints the magnificent and stable character of the owner.(Monologue)Sorry.I-I went to the police, like a good American. These two boys were brought to trial. The judge sentenced them to three years in prison - suspended sentence. Suspended sentence!They went free that very day! I stood in the cou

31、rtroom like a fool. And those two bastards, they smiled at me. Then I said to my wife, for justice, we must go to Don Corleone.Through the monologue, it foreshadows the culture of Italian and some fundamental information about characters, for example, Italians family honour and attachment, and Don C

32、orleones role a judger/ a policy maker outside the law.Same aboveIn this scene, it offers a first time glimpse at the Corleones seductive and secretive world: the set is designed in an elegant and elaborate way; light is still sombre, but constructs a cosy room complemented with orange and brown col

33、or. The contrast between these elements produces a feeling that you carry an initial trepidation of entering the gangsters world but discover that your fears are unfounded, therefore surprised (Lewis, 2010).Horizontal eye-line contributes to an objective and sober visual style, which is the fundamen

34、tal of the language in this film.A growing vibe from the back figure is passed through several small movements that successfully attracts the audiences attention and establish several characters of Don Corleone: powerful, but also accommodating.Don Corleone waves his hand, questions him and asks wha

35、t he can help him withBonasera walks to Don Corleones side and whispers to him.STAY AT over-shoulder ShotCamera stops zooming just before Don Corleone touches his moustache and begins to talk.Focus still on Bonasera. But when Bonasera leaves the focus point and walks to Don Corleone (and camera does

36、nt follow), the emphasis of the picture turns to Don Corleone.Both Don Corleone and Bonaseras range of body movements become extended but Don Corleone stays calmer, he achieves a dominating persona by doing little.Don Corleone:He changes into a straight gesture, implying that he is ready to dominate

37、 the talk. Staying polite and calm when Bonasera is acting rude and disrespectfully.Bonasera:He is aware of godfathers indifference therefore acts urgent and impatient, trying to pursue what he wants from the talk. Thats the reason why he is the one making a move.Same aboveSame above-(Pause) Why did

38、 you go to the police? Why didnt you come to me first?Interrogatory and strict, big-parent style.Leads the talk to another direction. Implying that he doesnt care what a tragedy it is or how sad Bonesera is. What he cares about is being respected and refusing to be controlled.Subtext: I cant believe

39、 your first visit in years is to make me murder for you and moreover I am your sub-optimal choice.-What do you want of me? Tell me anything, but do what I beg you to do.Impatient, trade-like, subconsciously arrogant and despises the Mafia. Subtext: why do you ask such a bullshit question? All I want

40、 is a deal for murder. Give me a price.-What is that?Nonchalance, acting like a God.Subtext: I can do whatever I asked to do but I wont do it under any kind of force. Tell me anyway, but I will decide whether or not to what extent I will fulfil it.Same aboveStopping zooming just before Don Corleone

41、begins to talk passes a subtle hint of Don Corleones influence by producing a holding-breath effect.The intense atmosphere built by incongruous dialogue and the change on pace made by different talking tempo of the two persons make the scene climbing to a sober climax, in which godfather is going to

42、 play the game to require what he wants.While audiences have a strong sympathy with Bonasera, Don Corleones indifference indicates his ruthless part as a murderer.Rationale:As one of the most acclaimed works of American cinema, a perfect work, the Godfather isnt only an epic that provides muti-persp

43、ectives to deconstruct almost a century of American life and culture and even human social order, but also achieves remarkable and creative breakthrough in terms of film language and the American crime film. Early in its opening shot we can taste its audacious visual style. The shot, which is a zoom

44、-out long scene, accomplished three functions in only 3 minutes: foreshadowing background information, establishing thematic contradictions, and building nostalgic and sober visual style.Foreshadowing background information:During the long monologue of Bonasera, we could uncover enormous amounts of

45、information besides a story of tragedy, such as the Italian sense of family honour, which is the driving force of several essential turning points in the story, and American society and the immigrants life situation at that time. The latter is the main reason why this film can be called epic. Bonase

46、ras miserable story is not only about a girls assault going unpunished, but also about an Italian immigrant trying his best to get rid of his “old world” and become an American, but he unfortunately finds out that he is still an Italian American who needs to rely on “old-world connections” to gain justice. In other words, it is about the disillusion of American dreams.Establishing thematic contradictions:All clues in the whole story, which established in the first shot, could be connected with each other in chain:Family-Fortune-Business-Crime-JusticeIn th