Film Language Tag: bridge shot
A filmed shot or sequence, generally consisting of a single shot, that connects two edited shots, scenes, or sequences with a smooth transition. A bridge may be something as simple as a shot from a different angle that joins two shots from a similar angle without an obvious jump cut, or as complex as a montage showing the passage of time between two scenes.
"Would You?" + "Broadway Melody" , Singin' in the Rain
Kathy (Debbie Reynolds) dubs over Lina's (Jean Hagen) singing. After showing R.F. (Millard Mitchell) the current draft, Don (Gene Kelly) tells him about his vision for the last scenes.
Breakfast Table Montage, Citizen Kane
The change in the relationship between Charles Foster Kane and his first wife, Emily, is shown over time.
Buddy Deeds Ain't On Board, Lone Star
Mayor Hollins (Clifton James) tells the story of when Sheriff Charlie Wade (Kris Kristofferson) tried to get Buddy Deeds (Matthew McConaughey) into his business.
Cardinal Volleyball, We Have a Pope
The Pope had a nervous breakdown and has gone missing after the Papal conclave. The cardinals do not know that he is missing because the manager of the Vatican has placed a Swiss guard in the Pope's quarters to make his room seem occupied. While the Cardinals are waiting for the "pope" to emerge from his room, the psychiatrist who was hired to treat the Pope organized a volleyball game for the Cardinals. This scene captures the Cardinal's joy and commitment to the game.
Closing Sequence, All About My Mother
Lola (Toni Canto) meets the third Esteban and talks with Manuela (Cecilia Roth) about the second. As Huma (Marisa Paredes) and Mario (Carlos Lozano) practice Federico Garcia Lorca's "Blood Wedding," Manuela leaves Barcelona again. Two years later, Manuela returns to Barcelona with the Third Esteban to attend a conference on AIDS.
Closing Sequence, Persepolis
After her friend dies fleeing the fundamentalist police, Marji (Chiara Mastroianni) leaves her husband, Reza, (Arie Elmaleh), her family (Danielle Darrieux, Catherine Deneuve, & Simon Abkarian) and Iran.
Closing Sequence, Late Spring
After Noriko marries, her father (Chishu Ryu) talks with her friend, Aya (Yumeji Tsukioka), at a bar. He reveals he lied about remarrying so Noriko wouldn't feel bad about leaving him. He then returns home.
Closing Sequence, The Godfather Part II
Michael's (Al Pacino) loose ends are tied up.
Dying is Easy, Comedy is Hard, Sing Sing
Mike Mike (Sean San Jose) jokingly debates with John "Divine G" Whitfield (Colman Domingo) about which play their theater troupe should perform.
Epilogue Continued (Closing Sequence), La La Land
Mia (Emma Stone) and Seb (Ryan Gosling) say farewell to one another.
First Crash, Crash
James Ballard (James Spader) distractedly crashes into another car.
Homecoming, Persepolis
After a health scare, Marji (Chiara Mastroianni) returns to her family in Tehran. Her parents (Catherine Deneuve and Simon Abkarian) tell her of the post-war reality. Her grandmother (Danielle Darrieux) updates her on the family gossip. She is visited by many relatives.
Journey to the Hårga, Midsommar
Dani (Florence Pugh) travels with her boyfriend and his friends to Sweden.
Julio and Tenoch See a Car Accident, Y Tu Mamá También
While Tenoch (Diego Luna) and Julio (Gael García Bernal) are driving around, they see the aftermath of a car accident.
Like Peas and Carrots Again, Forrest Gump
Jenny (Robin Wright) returns to Alabama and spends time with Forrest (Tom Hanks).
Marji Grows Up, Persepolis
Marji (Chiara Mastroianni) transitions into her teenage years. At a bar, she lies about her Iranian identity.
Mima's Room (Closing Sequence), Perfect Blue
Mima (Junko Iwao) discovers that, all this time, Rumi (Rica Matsumoto) had developed a personality disorder and had been impersonating her online and in real life.
Murders and Executions Mostly, American Psycho
Patrick Bateman (Christian Bale) and Timothy Bryce (Justin Theroux) go to a club where they snort sweetener thinking it's cocaine. After, they talk to a few blonde models.
Opening Credits and Sequence, Persepolis
Instead of boarding her flight to Tehran, Marjane ("Marji") (Chiara Mastroianni) reflects on her youth in Iran. Living with her mom (Catherine Deneuve), dad (Simon Abkarian), and grandmother (Danielle Darrieux), young Marji (Gabrielle Lopes) witnesses the start of the Iranian Revolution.
Opening Sequence, Frozen
In the fictional kingdom of Arendelle, ice harvesters sing a warning of the dangers of the frozen heart. Royal sisters Anna (Livvy Stubenrauch) and Elsa (Eva Bella) play with Elsa's powers until they injure Anna.
Opening Sequence, Hereditary
The Graham family prepares for a funeral.
Operation Höss, The Zone of Interest
At a party celebrating the launch of Operation Höss--the extermination of Hungary's Jewish population--Rudolf (Christian Friedel) calls his wife (Sandra Hüller). The film then cuts to the modern-day Auschwitz-Birkenau Museum.
Susan's Suicide Attempt, Citizen Kane
Kane lets Susan quit Opera singing after she attempts suicide by overdose.
The Cemetery, 8½
Guido (Marcello Mastroianni) dreams of his mother (Giuditta Rissone), father (Annibale Ninchi), and wife Luisa (Anouk Aimée) in a cemetery.
Vienna, Persepolis
After her family (Catherine Deneuve, Simon Abkarian) decides Iran is no longer safe for her, Marji (Gabrielle Lopes Benites) says her goodbyes and moves to Vienna. In 2000, adult Marji (Chiara Mastroianni) reflects on the move.
Voices of the Gods, In the Heights
Vanessa (Melissa Barrera) shows Usnavi (Anthony Ramos) her work and Usnavi decides to stay in Washington Heights.
