2024 Author: Leah Sherlock | [email protected]. Last modified: 2023-12-17 05:25
Alfred Hitchcock left behind the memory of a cult director and screenwriter, his contribution to the development of the film industry cannot be overestimated. It is he who is the founder of such a genre of cinema as a thriller. The films of Alfred Hitchcock combine a fascinating and entertaining plot and a dark, deep meaning. The maestro masterfully controlled the camera, drove the actors to despair, but always dined on schedule.
The founder of the genre
No one in the audience can be surprised by the words "thriller", "suspense", "horror". But few people know the person who invented these cinematic techniques. The maestro managed to do the unbelievable. He not only became the founder of a new direction in cinema, but also helped directors learn how to use all means to give the audience a subtle psychological mystery.
Modern films, proudly calling themselves thrillers,saturated with blood. And the films of Alfred Hitchcock are distinguished by their elegant style. Everything reminds of him: the appearance of the characters, the storyline, even a basket with threads and needles that accidentally fell into the frame. For example, the drawing of the black and white "Psycho" has a shade of creme brulee with cream. Every detail is in its place. The director successfully directs angles, combines close-ups and general shots with a skillful hand, emphasizes the plot with color and music that suits the theme. Everything together looks perfect, a real horror. Therefore, it is Psycho that rightfully heads the category "Best Hitchcock films".
Donut hole
Genius often had to make scenes absurd in order to achieve spectacle. It is not surprising that even the notorious Salvador Dali prepared the scenery for the painting "Bewitched". At the same time, Hitchcock knew how to present the real truth necessary for this film, to present everything as it really is. It does not matter that this is an exciting spy adventure, a severe mental disorder, natural disasters. Tension is felt all around (the effect of the MacGuffin reception). This favorite technique of the maestro, unknown to the general public, favorably distinguished Alfred Hitchcock's films from similar films. He used it in all spy stories, melodramatic suspense, detective-crime stories. In other words, such a move can be called a donut hole. From virtually nothing, a coherent narrative emerges, an artistic intrigue is tied up - all the best Hitchcock films have such a structure.
The creator liked to add an afterword, to leave the viewer in thought even after the end of the picture. For example, weapons hung on the walls will not necessarily shoot, but will make you think.
Top list of phobias
The great genius had some fears. For some reason, he was afraid of small children, skyscrapers, people in police uniforms, objects with oval outlines (for example, eggs), and also the unsuccessful premiere of a new cinematic creation. But, oddly enough, they moved him forward to the creation of great masterpieces. The new films of Alfred Hitchcock served as a kind of antidote for phobias, a pill that helps to move on to the pinnacle of success. Hitchcock received his first experience as a screenwriter at the age of 22, and after another 3 years he made his first movie. A big career began with a small one - the images of the names of the actors on the cards. He was able to climb, traveling from the beginning of the ladder to the steps of fame, to the Olympus of world success.
Gold fund of the film industry
The director is definitely not in danger of oblivion, he will not be forgotten. The great Hitchcock will forever remain in the classics of world cinema. The filmography of the genius is represented by more than fifty feature films, documentaries and television projects. The most interesting thing is that he appeared in the frames of all his paintings (in a small role). All famous directors of our time, such giants as David Lynch, Martin Scorsese, Steven Spielberg, learn professional techniques from the great master, returning in their films to the creations created by Hitchcock. The best of what he created has long become the standard of excellence. So, Emir Kusturica infilm Arizona Dream reprized the iconic corncob chase scene taken from North by Northwest.
Hollywood stars are often photographed against the backdrop of the scenery of the maestro's famous films. Among them are Gwyneth P altrow, Robert Downey Jr., Charlize Theron, Scarlett Johansson and others. The puppet Barbie personified the heroine of the Birds tape. It was released on the anniversary of the filming of the movie, 45 years after the picture's release.
Documentary commentary
A powerful documentary commentary on the "shelf" project "Facts about the German concentration camps", which was created in 1945 by the famous British producer Sidney Bernstein and Alfred Hitchcock, is Andre Singer's new film "Night will Fall". This work seems to take on the responsibility of acting as a commentator, placing the black-and-white chronicle in the context of the horror of the great History. When the chronicles that became the basis of the 2014 film were being filmed, the government deliberately invited Hitchcock to work on the project. Only he was able to come up with spectacular structural techniques for filming the already nauseating, monstrous scenes. They are demonstrated by the project “Night will come”. Hitchcock made his film deliberately clear, irrefutable and harsh. During editing, the master chose exceptionally long shots and panoramas, so that no one could reproach the authors of the Facts for excessive editing tricks. It was this uncompromising attitude that became the main reason that the film lay on the shelf for a long time. It was only introduced last yearto the viewer a completed project called "Night will come." Hitchcock warned as early as 1945 that not everyone would be able to watch the film to the end.
No Oscar
It's a pity that the great genius was never able to win the Oscar for Best Director. His ashes, according to the will, were scattered over the waters of the Pacific Ocean. The great genius wished to find peace at the bottom of the sea. In his opinion, it is not too shocking and great to rest under the surface of the ocean water.
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