The Role of Cinematography in Evoking Emotions: A Study of Wong Kar-Wai's Aesthetic Language and Visual Poetry
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Author
McNeill, Hailey R.Readers/Advisors
Anderson, Joel N.Term and Year
Spring 2024Date Published
2024
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Cinematography, the intricate dance of visual storytelling within the realm of filmmaking, serves as a conduit through which the filmmaker creates a symphony of emotions, transcending the boundaries of imagery to create a profound and resonant connection with their audience. This becomes an exquisite medium through which filmmakers, such as the renowned auteur Wong Kar-Wai, orchestrate powerful emotions with masterful precision. In the realm of Wong Kar-Wai's cinematic vision, composition becomes poetic language in which the deliberate framing of shots is a ballet of visual elements within the frame. Characters and objects, often filled with a sense of longing and nostalgia, are meticulously placed to evoke moods that are almost indescribable. Wong's masterful storytelling is present in all of his films, and it is especially exemplified in his films In the Mood for Love, Chungking Express and Fallen Angels. These films transcend conventional narratives, and his collaboration with cinematographers like Christopher Doyle and Mark Lee Ping-Bing elevates his auteurism to a level of unparalleled emotional richness. Together, each chapter of this paper works together, discussing the filmmaker's use of color, space, and camera work to form a comprehensive exploration of Wong Kar-Wai's cinematic language, revealing how his meticulous attention to color, space, and camera movement transforms ordinary moments into cinematic poetry, inevitably leaving a mark on the landscape of contemporary cinema.Accessibility Statement
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