Explore the art of creating themes through motifs in filmmaking, examining the Coen Brothers' use of desks, Christopher Nolan's manipulation of time, and Alfred Hitchcock's symbolic spiral in Vertigo. Delve into these iconic directors' techniques for crafting powerful visual metaphors and recurring elements that enhance storytelling and deepen thematic resonance in their films.
Overview
Syllabus
Are the Coen Brothers Obsessed with Desks? — How to Create Themes with Motifs.
Christopher Nolan Directing — A Video Essay on Nolan and Time.
Vertigo, Hitchcock & the Spiral — Vertigo Film Analysis and the Perfect Symbol for Obsession.
Taught by
StudioBinder
