This is a blog for IDS 101-17 (fall 2016) at Willamette University
Monday, September 12, 2016
Cleopatra Post Carpet entrance
This scene the shot it is a medium shot filmed at a high angle almost from the perspective of Caesar looking down on Cleopatra. This shot is filmed at the high angle it is because it puts Cleopatra at a vulnerable state because this is moments after she is unrolled from the carpet she was snuck in through and that is why Caesar is at a higher elevation because she is going to him for help. It is clear that Cleopatra is the center of attention because even though she isn't exactly in the center of the shot she is brightly colored compared to the rest of the room which is a dull mixture of brown and tan. The scene is set up with Cleopatra behind what looks like glasses and some sort of wine with a bed in the background, my initial thoughts towards this were a preview to Cleopatra's and Caesar's sexual relationship which forms quickly after this scene.
http://movie-screencaps.com/cleopatra-1963/13/
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You are right that Caesar seems to have the power in this scene because we, like he, are looking down on her. At the same time, across the shoulder shots usually symbolize that the person whom we see from behind is vulnerable. Does that make sense here? What does it mean that Cleopatra is wearing a bright-red dress?
ReplyDeleteOne more thing: What can you tell us about what is visible in the background?
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