Week 9: Voice and Auteur Theory

This week I watched a Sofia Coppola film for the first time: The Beguiled.

I was impressed by the color in the film, and the contrast between structure and soft shapes, such as when Nicole Kidman's character stands out against the grid lines of window and railings on a grand estate. The music was another interesting choice, bringing a modern twist to an era that may otherwise be unapproachable or unappealing for younger audiences.

I am excited to see another of Sofia Coppola's films, Lost in Translation. This film, I learned, is based on Sofia Coppola herself, and bases another character off her once-husband and famous director Spike Jonze. I really enjoyed the life in Ms. Coppola's films, the interaction between sound and visuals, and the attention to detail in each part of the frame. It felt like a woman made The Beguiled, and I highly recommend the film.

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