When people think of the movie Casablanca, they think of a great classic love story. This story set during the early period of the Second World War has a tragic ending in which the two lovers separate and follow different paths despite their love. However, this is not merely a film about two people who were once in love and then were lost to each other. It is also not a tragic tale but quite the opposite. The director, Michael Curtiz, using various film techniques and supporting story lines weaves a tale more about redemption than the simple love story that Casablanca is usually packaged as.
The film opens with an establishing shot that sets the action in Casablanca during the war. The city itself is a disembarkation point for those trying to reach the safety of America. The threat of the approaching German armies has brought many people to the city where the film tells us that they must "wait, wait, wait." This line creates a sense of desperation that is felt within the......
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