#thegodfather&thejetee

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The Godfather and the Jetee

After viewing the film, 'Godfather,' I learned why it is celebrated as a meticulously crafted piece with a deep narrative. It incorporates an array of artistic achievements in elements such as cinematography. The film includes shadows and light to create a visually compelling atmosphere that reflects the film's themes of corruption and power. The editing is also outstanding, especially in the crosscut sequence between the famous baptism/assassination. It demonstrates parallel editing where the sacred and the profane are juxtaposed to show the change experienced by Michael Corleone. It is also prudent to highlight the impact of the performance by Marlon Brando and Al Pacino, who deliver diversity in the characterizations, hence allowing for a connection between the personal struggles and dilemmas faced by the characters and those of the audiences. A lesser appreciated element of the film is the music, which I found impactful to the movie because of its haunting score. The music by Nina Rota increases the film's emotional impact and helps bring out its themes of family, loyalty, and success set against crime, morality, and power.

I find La Jetée a uniquely crafted cinematic piece that amalgamates science fiction and existentialism in its innovative storytelling. Under the direction of Chris Marker, the film's structure comprises numerous still photographs that create a 'photo-roman,' a unique approach to cinematic motion at the time. The narrative is set in a post-apocalyptic world where time travel has been invented. The two aspects are moving, considering how they are leveraged to explore themes of fate, love, and memory. The director makes significant strides in enhancing the quality of the visual techniques as he successfully establishes a poetic and striking tone from the black-and-white imagery. The frames are developed to ensure the film delivers a narrative progression and a deep emotion. The final essential element of the film is the sound, where a voice-over narration establishes an immersive feeling as the viewers trail the protagonist through his journey.