for the last second

Maxwell 2022-03-24 09:02:11

Let’s start with the narrative structure.

For the last second of suspense, everything has to be done step by step. All the foreshadowing, the shaping of the image, the weaving of the character network... After everything is done, the last-second ending can be established.

This is the driving force of the suspense narrative.

Hitchcock completes his suspense by showing and hiding. Clouzot, on the other hand, relies on the whole narrative. In other words, Clouzot has to do more and more detailed. Figuratively speaking, Hitchcock pulled and stretched with two hands, while Clouzot used two hands to roll.

Features of photography.

The composure is just right for creating suspense - for Clouzot's style, and for the way. All-inclusive - this is very different from Hitchcock's possession. From the side, this point is similar to what Lao Xi hero sees.

In the control of the atmosphere, Clouzot is natural and plain, while Hitchcock's stage play is outstanding.

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The Wages of Fear quotes

  • Dick: When I was a kid, I used to see men go off on this kind of jobs... and not come back. When they did, they were wrecks. Their hair had turned white and their hands were shaking like palsy! You don't know what fear is. But you'll see. It's catching, it's catching like small pox! And once you get it, it's for life! So long, boys, and good luck.

  • Mario: When someone else is driving, I'm scared.