Origin: Rear Window is one of the greatest suspense thrillers ever created. The film originated from the United States in 1954. The movie was directed by renowned Alfred Hitchcock. It was released under Paramount Pictures. After being streamed at the Venice Film Festival, it gained a lot of positive remarks. The film is known to be one of the greatest suspense thrillers of all time. It was inspired by Cornell Woolrich's short story, "It Had To Be Murder".
Purpose: This movie was made in order for entertainment and to send a message to the viewers. As the United States began to change, it began accepting new ideas. This film gave awareness to feminism and voyeurism(observing private affairs). The film was also shot from the view of the main character. This was a new idea to film and helped the audience see as the characters in the movie did. He also used sound to give the impression of an actual city life. This helped the audience feel like a part of the movie.
Value: The 1950-1960 time was a period after World War II as the world began to rebuild from the war. The United States began to take a more important role in the world's affairs. This film shows this involvement since some claim that the main character's watching of his neighbors is a metaphor for the U.S. watching the other countries. Also the film went against the typical view of a woman and showed strong independent women as prominent characters. Due to the increase in television, Hollywood experienced less demand. Film makers like Hitchcock, began using more methods like first person view to draw in the audience. This film was the best representation of this time, because it showed the events following the war and how views in society began to change greatly.
Limitations: This film was well in showing a typical suburban experience and the views of people at the time. However it was lacking in a couple of aspects. The film never mentioned the war, pushes for change, or the U.S. and U.S.S.R. conflict.
Other Famous Movies:
- Cinderella(1950)- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CUxAlnYP5aU
- Singin' in the Rain (1952)- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pqkQxTwEjH0
- Shane (1953)- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SWdPmapuOd4
- Paths of Glory (1857)- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nmDA60X-f_A
- Vertigo (1958)- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z5jvQwwHQNY
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