witness essay
In his film witness peter weir criticizes aspects of modern society by contrasting it to the world of the Amish.
Discuss the statement with close reference to the film
The film Witness, directed by Peter Weir portrays the concept of cultural differences between the Amish and the outside world. Critical aspects of modern society (American society) are shown in various film techniques. Weir demonstrates aspects of the close study of text by using symbols, characterization, setting and diegetic and non-diegetic sounds to convey the contrast in lifestyles. He uses themes and film techniques to further emphasize the plot in the film. The dramatic thriller exposes the characters to reveal the interlect of the Amish community compared to American society, the aspects of the film is based on detective and love story themes. The main characters are Samuel; a young boy who knows too much, John Book the “good guy” American detective/cop, Rachel being Samuels caring single mother raising him in an Amish community and Rachel’s strict father Eli who is concerned about the dangers of his family’s wellbeing as a cause of the outside world getting in the way of there lifestyle.
Peter Weir’s film Witness explores the contrast between the two worlds by contrasting the Amish culture with a modern Westernized society of America. Weir presents many themes and issues in his film. Through his use of film techniques like long shots and close-ups make the film more enjoyable. These themes include clash of two cultures/different worlds, Peace and violence, innocence and corruption. These are presented effectively with a variety of film techniques, editing, setting, dialogue and music/sound. The two elements of the plot, the love story, and the crime story, make up the genre. Firstly, cultural clash is achieved through the contrast of setting. The clash between the two cultures is a major issue in the film and it is later resolved. The shot of the countryside, showing the Amish
Discuss the statement with close reference to the film
The film Witness, directed by Peter Weir portrays the concept of cultural differences between the Amish and the outside world. Critical aspects of modern society (American society) are shown in various film techniques. Weir demonstrates aspects of the close study of text by using symbols, characterization, setting and diegetic and non-diegetic sounds to convey the contrast in lifestyles. He uses themes and film techniques to further emphasize the plot in the film. The dramatic thriller exposes the characters to reveal the interlect of the Amish community compared to American society, the aspects of the film is based on detective and love story themes. The main characters are Samuel; a young boy who knows too much, John Book the “good guy” American detective/cop, Rachel being Samuels caring single mother raising him in an Amish community and Rachel’s strict father Eli who is concerned about the dangers of his family’s wellbeing as a cause of the outside world getting in the way of there lifestyle.
Peter Weir’s film Witness explores the contrast between the two worlds by contrasting the Amish culture with a modern Westernized society of America. Weir presents many themes and issues in his film. Through his use of film techniques like long shots and close-ups make the film more enjoyable. These themes include clash of two cultures/different worlds, Peace and violence, innocence and corruption. These are presented effectively with a variety of film techniques, editing, setting, dialogue and music/sound. The two elements of the plot, the love story, and the crime story, make up the genre. Firstly, cultural clash is achieved through the contrast of setting. The clash between the two cultures is a major issue in the film and it is later resolved. The shot of the countryside, showing the Amish