Casablanca Flashcards
scene analysis
What score is partially played in the opening?
The French national anthem - this gets the spectators to be patriotic and side with allied forces
What does the opening adopt an aesthetic of
Documentary style
What shot is used to show the multicultural welcoming environment of Ricks bar
Pan and mid shots
How is Ricks cafe shown to be multicultural
different accents, French national anthem, “everybody comes to ricks”
How is Ricks isolationist stance shown
-Framed alone
-Playing chess alone
-Partial low-key light (two minds)
Why is Rick playing chess significant?
it shows strategy and intelligence - hints he is strategising participation in war efforts, HOWEVER him playing alone employs the isolationist stance
What word (beginning with C) can be used to describe Rick at the beginning?
Cynical
When Rick steps into the light and looks at his cafe, what song plays
The French national anthem - this along with him stepping into light shows optimism
Shadows are casted on Rick up until he steps into the light. What type of light assists this message
A key light
How does Ricks costume change toward the end - why?
He is now in a trench coat and hat (detective attire) - showing he has made up his mind
What kind of lighting is used on Rick at the end
Soft lighting
There are no variations of light at the end and Rick is framed in a high key medium long shot - why?
He has fully decided to be an interventionist
What is Rick an embodiment of as a whole
America
What does the waiter say that proposes Rick as an isolationist
“he never drinks with anyone” (medium long shot)
What does Rick say to the German banker that proposes him as an interventionist
“Your cash is no good at this bar”
Who does Victor Laszlo represent
French resistance fighters (the French were unhappy with their situation and couldn’t fight alone)
Who is the typical ‘hero’ of the film
Laszlo as he wins over the girls
