Cinematography in IN THE MOOD FOR LOVE

Watch movie: In the mood for love. Then answer the prompt question in 2 paragraphs.

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Respond to the prompt below.

As with all the forum discussions, watch the film first before you post a response. Below is a still image from In the Mood for Love (Wong Kar Wai, 2000) AND a link to a video clip of the same scene.

You will write:

one descriptive paragraph for the cinematography of the s!ll image

one descriptive paragraph for the cinematography of the scene clip

In your paragraphs on cinematography, you will remember to detail ligh!ng, camera angles and posi!on, camera movement, shot size, staging, depth of field, framing, etc.

Next, discuss the meanings, effects, and/or impacts of those aesthetic elements you have described via interpretation.

In the Mood for Love Shot #1

In the Mood for Love Scene #1: Video Link to Scene.

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Requirements

Post should ideally be two paragraphs in length.

You have one week to complete this forum.