International Cinema Comparison Essay Les Diaboliques Dos Boot

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Comparison of Les Diaboliques Dos Boot

Henri-Georges Clouzet made the movie Les Diaboligues (The Friends) (1955) a very suspenseful and believable movie because of the various filming techniques that he utilized. For example the various framing techniques, reaction shots and styles of lighting by the cinematographer left the audience sitting on the edge of their seats. Wolfgang Peterson also made the movie Das Boot very suspenseful, because of his use of various filming techniques. For example Das Boot is a prime example of the use of a hand held camera at its best! In addition, Mr. Petersons framing and close up shots made the movie for what it is; suspenseful, attention, grabbing, and classic.

        Mr. Clouzet’s use of framing techniques in order to linger on an object really made the movie work. He heavily emphasized water through out the movie, which supposedly killed Paul Meurisse. For example in the beginning of the movie Henri-George Clouzet frames a close up of the puddle. In addition, he also frames the bath water and the pool water. Furthermore, the framing of the bottle which contained the sedative highlighted the impending danger due to the eye level angle shot. The close up shots mentioned above really kept the audience in suspense.

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        The reaction shots in Les Diaboligues also played a vital role in making the characters real in the eyes of the audience. The extenuating pauses of faces of the actors and actress after a dramatic action, also really made the movie work. For example, Vera Clouzot holding her face after Paul Meurisse slapped her because she wouldn’t let him drink the liquor. In addition, Vera Clouzot reaction when the student retrieved the lighter and Mr. Meurisse’s body wasn’t found. Furthermore, the reaction shots of the detective really made him seem very inquisitive. Especially when Vera Clouzot confessed to him that ...

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