A flashback, or analepsis, is the classic narrative device that shows something set in a past time in relation to the present time of the narration. The flashback technique is commonly used in literature, television, cinema and in every form of narration. It interrupts the flow of the main sequence of events and opens a […]
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The 15 Best Uses of Split Screen in Cinema History
The split screen is an highly recognizable technique which divides the screen into two (or more) parts. This way, different camera point of views can be seen at the same time in the same screen. The split screen perfectly epitomizes the gap between the analogue and the digital era of filmmaking. Traditionally, the split screen […]
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The 25 Best Films Set in Paris
Saying Paris means saying cinema: even the first film the Lumière brothers ever made, La Sortie dell’Usine Lumière à Lyon (1895), was shown in Paris, at the Grand Café on the Boulevard des Capucines, even if it had been shot in Lyon. Being there at its birth, the City of Lights is then inextricably connected […]
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The 12 Best Directors That Often Use Long Takes
The long take (a continuous shot that lasts longer than the usual ones) is among the most discussed filming techniques; there seems to be a certain allure about extended takes, especially when they are particularly intricate, either for their length, which can go up to many minutes, or for the variety of characters and events […]
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The 10 Most Important Inventions in Cinema History
Ever since its birth, cinema has kept itself alive and relevant by constantly reaching for innovation, both in its storytelling capacity and its technical aspects. Producers, directors and filmmakers of every sort have always asked themselves “What else can be used?”, and “How can we use it differently?”. This way, cinema has evolved while still […]
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The 15 Best French Films Set in Paris
Paris is the perfect city for filmmaking. The City of Lights has many souls, and as easy as it is to stereotype it, those who appreciate it know that its spirit cannot be reduced to a single definition. Filmmakers have often chosen Paris as the best city to set their stories, and this has led […]