Vertigo Flashcards
(3 cards)
What are the main points of Film form and Aesthetics in Vertigo?
Use of circular imagery in cameraowrk and miss en scene
Costumes - Judy’s grey suit conveys her ice and mysterious demeanour. Green used to convey ghostly imagery of Madeline.
Bernard Herman’s score reflects circular twisted motifs and Scottie’s obsession with Madeline.
(Film Form and Asthetics) How does Bernard Herman’s score reflect Scottie’s obsession with Madeline?
The music swells and spirals just like Scottie’s mind, making us feel the pull of his obsession as if we’re experiencing it ourselves.
This musical “loop” mirrors how Scottie gets stuck in his obsession
The strings are often lush and hypnotic, giving the music a romantic but unsettling feel - This dreamlike quality reflects how Scottie isn’t in love with Madeline as a person, but with an idea, a fantasy
Herman’s use of dissonance with the unsettling harmonies and rhythms build tension, reflecting scotties obsessive and possessive parts of Scottie’s love.
