Research on video art and narrative techniques in the movie "The Shape of Water"
The Shape of Water is a fantasy romance film directed by Mexican director Guillermo del Toro in 2017. Blending elements of romance, fantasy and horror, the film has received widespread acclaim and several awards, including the 2018 Academy Award for Best Picture.
The story takes place in the United States in 1962, and the protagonist is a lonely and silent cleaning lady Elsa, played by Sally Hawkins. She works in a government research lab and cleans a room in a lab. One day, she discovers that the lab is holding a mysterious creature from the Amazon River called "The Asset", played by Doug Jones.
Elsa develops a deep affection for the creature and develops a unique way of communicating with it. She discovers that the creature is a half-human, half-fish creature with intelligence and emotions. Elsa gradually developed a special friendship with it, and eventually developed a love affection.
The director of the lab, Richard Strickland, played by Michael Shannon, is hostile to the creature and plans to experiment on it maliciously. When Elsa learns of this plan, she decides to rescue the creature and look for helpers. She is helped by her colleague Picy and is played by Octavia Spencer.
Elsa takes the creature home to the bathtub, takes care of it and begins a romantic love. Her neighbor Gail, played by Richard Jenkins, became her loyal friend and supporter.
The climax of the story occurs when Elsa learns that the laboratory plans to dissect the creatures. She decides to rescue the creature with Paisy, Gail, and a scientist, Robert Hofst. However, Strickland also kept coming
The film uses strong green and blue tones to create a dreamy and fantastic atmosphere for the entire film. This use of color not only reinforces the film's fantasy theme, but also highlights the importance of water and sea elements. Director Guillermo del Toro and Director of Photography Dan Rastman have crafted some memorable images. Through the use of a variety of photographic techniques such as symmetry, mirroring, side and panorama, beautiful and stunning visual effects are created.
Many smooth motion shots are used in the film to enhance the audience's immersion. Especially in underwater scenes, the camera follows and dances so that the viewer feels the flow of water and the freedom of living things. The creature played by Doug Jones is meticulously designed to make it look real and convincing through superb makeup and special effects techniques. This stunning visual enhances the audience's emotional resonance with the creature.
The soundtrack of the film was composed by Alexander Despratt, which creates a unique atmosphere for the film. The music and the picture complement each other, strengthening the expression of emotions and the emotional resonance of the audience. The Shape of Water has received widespread acclaim and several awards, including the 2018 Academy Awards for Best Picture, Best Director, Best Original Score, and Best Art Direction. This led to more attention and recognition for the film, and won widespread acclaim for director Guillermo del Toro.
The Shape of Water breaks the boundaries of traditional film genres by combining elements of fantasy, love and horror. This bold attempt encouraged filmmakers and directors to explore more novel and unconventional themes and stories, bringing new possibilities to film creation. The film presents a forbidden love story across species and cultures, emphasizing the importance of acceptance and inclusion. This expression of diversity and inclusion had a special meaning in the social atmosphere of the time, providing an opportunity for people to think and discuss related topics.
With its romantic and fascinating story, the film successfully touches the audience's emotions and triggers the audience's thinking about love, loneliness, tolerance and humanity. The emotional resonance between the audience and the protagonist makes the film have a lasting impact on the audience. As an English-language film directed by Mexico, The Shape of Water successfully breaks through language and cultural barriers. It has been universally welcomed and recognized worldwide, showing the world the strength and creativity of Mexican filmmaking.
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