German expressionism and film noir
Going through my feedback about the for audio-to-body feel, I found a note that said that the person felt the sound was making them think of Film Noir. I thought this was interesting so I decided to take it on and watch some of these films. This minimal black and white interested me in developing the visual more in a minimal but striking style. This thought process when looking at the previous one, was layered, raw, expressive, loud and distorted. Black and white could have me simplify and draw the focus into a more vulnerable place. Drawing the viewer to a more fragile space.
The Cabinet Of Dr. Caligari (1920)
Film Director Robert Wiene
Deep Waters 1948
Film Director Henry King
German expressionism is a genre of film influenced by the works of Carl Jung and Sigmund Freud psychologists known for their insight into the human condition. Instantly watching this film at the top I see resemblances with the distorted view of darkness over expressed shadows within the works of Tim Burton and I have grown up unknowingly introduced to this genre through him. With this strong association, it shows how bedded within the association of horror and sadness this kind of vision is caused instantly this is what comes to mind and this really drives forward within imagery dark blue colours, visual strong tones and shadows.
Film noir which came after the great depression is influenced by German expressionism. It contains a subtle dark visual and it's the classic black and white genre of film which is associated with Hollywood, so beauty and tragedy. This softer approach to sadness and darkness is more mainstream and palatable reflecting ordinary life; visually in a way that looks normal
When think about emptiness in these films I feel connected to my use of film, sound and physicality exploring movement, environment and the tone of muddy minimal hope.
