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The beginning of Casablanca helps to build-up to the introduction of the main character, Rick. This is done by quick shots of people mentioning him briefly and close-ups of Rick's movements until he is finally revealed as a sinister lonely miser. It also to introduce the audience to the surroundings and the desperation in the people stuck on the island of Casablanca. The introduction to Casablanca is a documentary-style to make the film more realistic and to intrigue the watcher. It also helps to inform us about context as Casablanca was made during WWII. From the start of the introduction to the island, the importance of the documents are highlighted. The mise-en-scene is significant in this scene as a man is shot in front of a French propaganda poster as a reminder of the French colony. The sound is also significant as it helps to set the mood of the intense chaotic atmosphere but also the desperation of the people of Casablanca. The rich can be seen to be taken advantage...

Casablanca character analysis personalities, desires, goals, previous history, feelings and how they interact and feel about the other characters. How do they develop during the film? Rick Blaine played by Humphry Bogart is the main protagonist in Casablanca. His development through the movie is significant when he's first introduced as a poker-faced melancholy bar owner as he drinks and plays chess alone. He seemingly does not attempt to make friends nor any enemies as he remains impartial in order to live his wealthy life in peace as war occurs around him. But as the movie progresses we see his passion and love for the love of his life Ilsa when he prioritises her future over his. He lets her go and sends her to America with her Husband whom he felt she chose over him. Although Rick is on the Nazis hit list and his escape from the island is vital for his future he still fights and struggles for his love Ilsa Ilsa Lund played by Ingrid Burgman fell in love with Rick in Paris...

Bram Stokers Dracula released 29th January 1993 tells a Gothic horror tale based on the novel Dracula by Bram Stoker. The historical fiction directed by Francis Ford Coppola takes us through an emotionally twisted love story of the well-known bloodthirsty Count Dracula (Gary Oldman) on his path to have eternal life avenging his late wife, Elisabeta whom he lost through the lies of men. As well as his search to find her soul in Mina Harker (Winoner Ryder.) But his search for his heroine lady is not straight forward as Dracula comes face to face with obsessed vampire hunter Van Helsing played by iconic Anthony Hopkins. Dracula's bloodlust destroys and possesses many unfortunate women on his journey through London for souls to fuel his love. But to me, this story is not just about the blood-sucking creature of the night, but a tale of deep suffering and sorrow. Dracula and Elisabeta's love was eternal and time could not diminish his love and pain felt for this woman that he adore...

key words Cinematography: The use camera and lighting to create effect. E.g. camera angles, shot types, movement and manipulation of the camera lens. Cinematography is important to filming as it creates maximum effect on the audience and is a great asset to the plot and the audiences entertainment. Editing: The relationship between shots and the technique of assembling them to follow the plot. E.g. cuts, fades and montages. Mise-en-scene: This is what is visual in the frame. E.g. actors, props, makeup, costumes and lighting. This is important to make a film interesting and captivating. Sound: The use of dialogue, music and sound for effect. Sound is important as it lets the audience get to know the characters, surroundings as well as the depth of a plot.