the masses

Deja 2022-11-29 15:27:22

What is a little declaration of independence?

Explaining the timeline to the audience through the collapse of the cardboard like a domino, a very good camera language in the silent film era

In a telephoto lens, little Johnny came up from the crowd, and when he learned that his father was bad, he gave a close-up shot. It was a good shot.

The combination of the psychedelic city reflection in the mirror and the perfect multiple exposures, coupled with the footage that continues to advance from the bottom of the building, expresses how challenging the bustling city is for 21-year-old Johnny.

And the deep shot from the window of the building took the audience to a grand office, and we found Johnny working in the crowd through the stretching of the lens, a classic shot in film history

We are individuals living in a crowd, and we are part of a crowd

After the death of his daughter in a car accident, the male protagonist reminds passersby to be quiet by the window, classic clip

The crowd will always be happy with you, but will only be sad with you for a while

Simple yet superb lens language

Finally, from the close-up view of the protagonist to a large panorama of the theater, each of us wants to be separated from the crowd and become the most unique one, but we finally belong to the crowd.

As long as you don't give up in your ordinary life, there will be miracles.

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Extended Reading

The Crowd quotes

  • John: Look at that crowd! The poor boobs... all in the same rut!

  • Jane: [to Bert after passing a diorama depicting Washington crossing the Delaware] Sit down. You don't look historical. You look hysterical.