Alfred Hitchcock is, without a doubt, one of the most influential filmmakers in ht the history of cinema. A bold statement, but true nonetheless. In the course of this essay, I will first discuss the main themes and symbolic imagery found in Hitchcock's films. Secondly, I will show how these themes and images function in his films and why they matter to him. I will also discuss his cinematic techniques and how they express his views. Finally, I will discuss the film ____ and how it exemplifies the themes and devices discussed.
The themes in Hitchcock's work reoccur throughout his various films. The best way to start analyzing any Hitchcock film is to look at the beginning shot and end shot. The first will set up the main theme (the opening of the blinds in Rear Window "the world is a stage") and the final shot showcases the connection between the different characters (In The Lady Vanishes, Gilbert, Iris and Miss Froy are all shown in a tranagle formation, indicating their......
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