Cinematography technique · used in 2 films
Filming beautiful real places in rich color so the setting adds to the film's appeal. You want to be there as much as you want to follow the story.
Examples
Alfred Hitchcock · 1955
Hitchcock shot on the French Riviera in VistaVision, his first of 5 films in that wide, sharp format. The sea, the villas and the Edith Head costumes are as much of the show as the plot. You want to be there.
Where to see it: The Cannes beach. Frances invites Robie to swim, and Danielle turns up to throw jealous barbs at him.
Woody Allen · 1996
The love stories move from New York to Venice to Paris. Each city frames a different kind of romance. Joe courts Von in Venice. In Paris, Joe and Steffi share a kiss at the family party.
Where to see it: Venice. Joe courts Von on his daughter DJ's advice, and she leaves her husband for him.
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