Scene Analysis

  • Symmetry
  • Call-backs to another (older) era with suits and cars.
  • Skylights in the building, always looking up to the sky, always moving forward (ambition).
  • Very little variation in the people, buildings etc.
  • Camera stays level with the characters, especially having Irene in the center of the shot.
  • Vincent is filmed in the shade or off to one side.
  • Jerome looks up the “helix” staircase.
  • Crosscutting. Builds suspense.
  • High angle shot on Jerome as he crawls up the stairs.
  • Low angle shot on the car as it approaches the house.
  • Close up on Jerome’s struggle.
  • Showing Jerome’s legs in the shade dragging behind him, holding him back.
  • The only green or foliage is under control, unable to grow past what is required.
  • Telescope in the corner, yet more looking to the sky.
  • The two Jeromes in one shot.
  • The only time Irene does not look immaculate.

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