Film Language Tag: nondiegetic music
Music, such as underscoring, that is represented as coming from a source outside of the story world. Both diegetic and nondiegetic music, for example, will very often be present in a single film and in some films there may be deliberate blurring of, or play between, the two.
168 Film Clips
22 CATHERINE ST, Frances Ha
Having found a new apartment with two cool new roommates, Frances runs through the city to the sound of David Bowie's "Modern Love."
A Day at Mile 3.25 Tidal Inlet, Moonrise Kingdom
Sam and Suzy have arrived at their destination, a small beach named Mile 3.25 Tidal Inlet, and they spend the day listening to music, talking, and dancing.
Adam and Camilla's Engagement Announcement, Mulholland Drive
At Camilla’s invitation, Diane attends a party at Adam’s house on Mulholland Drive and is upset to discover that Camilla and David have become engaged.
Ann and Diana Fight, Our Dancing Daughters
Ann (Anita Page) confronts Diana (Joan Crawford) about her feelings for Ben (John Mack Brown).
Ann on the Stairs, Our Dancing Daughters
As Bea (Dorothy Sebastian) and Norman (Nils Asther) try to help Ann (Anita Page) home after confronting Diana (Joan Crawford), Ann belittles women cleaning and then falls down the stairs to her death.
Bank Robbery, The Bell Boy
Fatty discovers a bellboy (Buster Keaton) and the hotel clerk brawling with robbers at a bank.
Battle of Piave, Call Me by Your Name
Elio tells Oliver about the battle of Piave.
Becoming Caligari, The Cabinet of Dr. Caligari
Driven mad with obsession, the asylum director (Werner Krauss) decides to imitate Dr. Caligari.
Bedtime For All Good Children, Frances Ha
Frances welcomes a drunk and distraught Sophie into her dorm room, and they talk about the recent trouble and secrets of their friendship.
Blood from the Stone (Restored Version from Giorgio Moroder, 1984), Metropolis
Freder (Gustav Frohlich), son of the city master, watches as Maria (Brigitte Helm) brings a group of workers' children into the Eternal Gardens of Pleasure.
Bombing The Train, For Whom the Bell Tolls
Robert bombs an incoming train carrying supplies for Franco's army.
Born to Be Sacrificed , Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge
Lajjo (Farida Jalal) notices her daughter, Simran (Kajol), looking distraught. She then proceeds to have a conversation with her about the sacrifices women need to make in their lives for men. This convinces Simran in the moment to marry Kuljeet (Parmeet Sethi), and forget about Raj (Shah Rukh Khan).
Brad Learns of Lucy's Fate, The Searchers
Brad tells Ethan and Martin he has found Lucy and the Comanches, but Ethan tells him what really happened to her.
Calvary Massacre of the Comanches, The Searchers
Ethan and Martin arrive at a Comanches' camp only to find it burned down and the people killed.
Capturing Klaue, Black Panther
After discovering that Ulysses Klaue plans to sell stolen vibranium in Korea, T'challa, Okoye, and Nakia disrupt his plans and embark on a chase through the streets of Busan.
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.
Center of Attention (Restored Version from Giorgio Moroder, 1984), Metropolis
Rotwang (Rudolf Klein-Rogge) presents the false Maria (Brigitte Helm) as Freder (Gustav Frohlich) is delirious and suffering from hallucinations.
Cleaning the Lobby, The Bell Boy
After having talked with Cutie Cuticle, the two bell boys (Roscoe "Fatty" Arbuckle & Buster Keaton) go pack to work shaving and cleaning the hotel lobby.
Closing Scene, The Night Porter
Max and Lucia dress up and leave the apartment.
Closing Sequence, Reality
Luciano goes to Rome to learn how to be a part of reality shows like Grande Fratello.
Closing Sequence, The Searchers
Ethan and Martin return with Debbie and everyone is finally reunited.
Closing Sequence, Rosemary's Baby
Rosemary decides to take care of her child even though he is the son of Satan.
Closing Sequence, Frances Ha
Frances settles down at a new desk job at the dance company, gets her own apartment, and showcases a new dance she choreographed.
Closing Sequence , Moonrise Kingdom
Sam and Suzy manage to stay together the whole summer, and commemorate their escape together with a painting of Mile 3.25 Tidal Inlet, the newly dubbed "Moonrise Kingdom."
Closing Sequence, Mulholland Drive
Diane realizes the ramifications of what she has done and takes her own life.
Comanches at the Edwards' Homestead, The Searchers
The Edwards family attempts to secure themselves before the arrival of the Comanches.
Confrontation, Deewaar
Officer Ravi (Shashi Kapoor), now knowing his brother Vijay (Amitabh Bachchan) is a career criminal whose successes come from corruption, attempts to coerce Vijay to sign a legal document confessing his crimes.
Contrastive Organisation, Mondo Cane
The practice of eating unusual foods in Asia compared to America is discussed.
Conversations on a Boat, Aligarh
Siras (Manoj Bajpayee) and Deepu (Rajkummar Rao) take a boat ride and discuss Siras’s former marriage, Irfan’s role in the case and Siras’s life, and the word “love.” Deepu takes a selfie with Siras, who gets flustered.
Corsa di cavalli, Il Divo
While Andreotti watches a horse race while his Sicilian political and mafia connection, Salvo Lima, is shot by the mafia.
Costa Concordia, The Great Beauty
Jep watches over the Concordia coast.
Countess Colonna, The Great Beauty
Countess Colonna reminisces about her childhood when she visits her old house, that is now a museum.
Covering Their Tracks, The Woman in the Window
Professor Wanely (Edward G. Robinson) says goodbye to Alice Reed (Joan Bennett) and hides Mazard's body in the woods.
Don Juan at Home, Don Juan
Trusia (June Marlowe) and Imperia (Phyllis Haver) bicker as they wait for Don Juan (John Barrymore) to appear.
Don Pietro's Execution, Rome, Open City
Don Pietro is executed by the Gestapo for his support of the Resistance.
È Bello Piangere, Marriage Italian Style
The newly-married couple and their family return to their apartment and Filumena is overcome with emotion.
Edo Discovers the Affair, I Am Love
In an emotional climax, Edo (Flavio Parenti) finally realizes his mother is having an affair with his close friend Antonio (Edoardo Gabbriellini) and then meets his tragic demise by falling and hitting his head on the pool’s stone trim.
Efficiency at Mealtime, Modern Times
While working at the factory, the Tramp (Charlie Chaplin) tests a more efficient method of eating.
Ending Sequence, Divorce Italian Style
Ferdinando and Angela finally enjoy their life together, or do they?
Ending Sequence: The Aftermath of Siras’ death, Aligarh
Siras (Manoj Bajpayee) has died overnight, and Deepu (Rajkummar Rao) comes to his apartment to see his dead body. Deepu runs away visibly upset. It ends with a flashback of Siras hearing a noise before he dies.
Ethan and Martha's Goodbye, The Searchers
Ethan says goodbye to Martha and leaves on a mission with the rangers.
Ethan and Scar Meet, The Searchers
Ethan and Martin arrive at Scar's camp and find Debbie there.
Ethan Pursues Debbie, The Searchers
Ethan chases Debbie after she runs away.
Ethan Scalps Scar, The Searchers
Ethan arrives at the Comanches' camp and scalps Scar in his tent.
Eve's Theme, WALL·E
Eve arrives on Earth and explores her surroundings as Wall-E watches.
Expression of Faith in A Foreign Place, Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge
Raj (Shah Rukh Khan) and Simran (Kajol) visit a church in Switzerland. Simran prays in front of the altar while Raj jokes around. After Simran’s departure from the scene, Raj prays for Simran as well.
Fatty Dancing, The Bell Boy
A bellboy (Buster Keaton) swings a broom at a dancing Fatty (Roscoe "Fatty" Arbuckle).
Fausto Gets a Beating, I Vitelloni
Fausto (Franco Fabrizi) finds his wife Sandra (Leonora Ruffo) and newborn at his father's house. As he enters his childhood home, he is found at the mercy of his father, bringing out the child within him.
Final Fight Scene and Closing Sequence, Teesri Manzil
The Prince hunts and tries to kill Anil for discovering how he killed his wife and Rupa. The Prince ends up dying when he falls off the roof, exactly how Rupa died. In a parallel to one of their first interactions, Anil and Sunita are on the train close together and in love. They both laugh with the man they met at the beginning of the movie.
First Night in Paris, Frances Ha
Frances spends a weekend in her friends Paris apartment and tries to reconnect with old friends.
Flashback to Paris, Casablanca
Rick remembers his time with Ilsa and the arrival of the Nazis in Paris.
Flesh Fair, A.I. Artificial Intelligence
David and Joe escape the Flesh Fair together.
Free France, Casablanca
A French resistance fighter carrying visas and papers is chased and shot.
Funeral Oration, Earth
At Basil's funeral, Khoma (Petro Masokha) declares he killed him while the crowd ignores him and listens to the oration.
Funeral Procession , Earth
Basil's (Semyon Svashenko) funeral procession winds through the village.
Ginger and Fred, WALL·E
Wall-E and Eve dance and play in space while Ginger and Fred watch.
Guerilla Warfare, Rome, Open City
With the help of other liberation warriors, Francesco and the other arrestees are able to escape the Gestapo.
Guila Defends Herself, The Bird with the Crystal Plumage
The assailant attempts to murder Guilia.
Gus chases Flora, The Birth of a Nation
Gus chases Flora after she rejects his marriage proposal, resulting in fatal consequences.
He Tried to Rape Me, BlacKkKlansman
Ron arrives at Patrice’s house to prevent Connie from delivering the bomb, but his attempts are thwarted by fellow police officers.
Hello, A Fistful of Dollars
The stranger rides in on horseback into the main town area of San Miguel and meets the townsfolk.
I migliori anni della nostra vita, Il Divo
Andreotti discusses the charges against him with his wife.
Il Gran Finale, Cabiria
Fulvius Axilla celebrates with Cabiria on their ship heading back to Rome.
Impaled in the Gallery, The Bird with the Crystal Plumage
Sam is attacked by Monica in the gallery.
In the Catacombs, Metropolis
Rotwang (Rudolf Klein-Rogge) chases Maria (Brigitte Helm) into the catacombs and kidnaps her.
Information Retrieval, Brazil
Sam (Jonathan Pryce) starts a new position at Information Retrieval and meets his new boss, Mr. Warrenn (Ian Richardson).
Inside the Cyclone, The Wizard of Oz
Dorothy's house gets swept away from Kansas by the cyclone and she lands in Munchkinland
Into The Woods, Rashomon
The woodcutter recounts what happened when he went into the woods.
Introduction of Aman (Shah Rukh Khan) - An Angel Appears, Kal Ho Naa Ho
When Naina’s (Preity Zinta) family finds themselves in hard times, they pray together for something or someone to change their lives for the better. Aman (Shahrukh Khan) appears to do just that.
It Only Takes A Moment, WALL·E
Eve attempts to repair and reactivate Wall-E.
It's Coming, Earth
The local kulaks await the arrival of a tractor.
Kal Ho Naa Ho Opening Sequence, Kal Ho Naa Ho
The opening sequence voice-over, and the credits against the backdrop of New York work together to depict the city as a land of economic and romantic possibilities for non-resident Indian Naina (Preity Zinta).
Keys to Rome, The Great Beauty
Gep and Ramona are led by Stefano on a night-time tour through Rome's most famous palazzi.
L'Evasione di Maciste, Cabiria
Fulvius Axilla discovers Maciste, working as a slave at a bakery's millstone and helps him break his chains and escape.
L'invito di Massinissa, Cabiria
Massinissa sends Sofonisba a gift and she fantasizes about what he is like.
Laurie Reads Martin's Letter, The Searchers
Laurie reads Martin's letter to her family and they find out what him and Ethan are up to.
LAX, Mulholland Drive
Betty arrives at LAX and says farewell to companions.
Le mani di Andreotti, Il Divo
Mrs. Enea explains Andreotti's mannerisms to the wife of the french ambassador.
Love: The Transition From Gangster to Human, Satya
This scene is a montage that isolates Satya (J.D. Chakravarthi) and Vidya (Urmila Matondkar) and further establishes their intimacy, showing that Satya is not just a rugged, tough gang member, but complex and emotional as well. This intimacy exposes viewers to his true feelings and makes him more human, as opposed to a hypermasculine criminal.
Luciano's Courtyard, Reality
Luciano's friends and relatives celebrate his efforts at the audition.
Malenkov Prepares, The Death of Stalin
Malenkov prepares to take over as General Secretary of the USSR.
Marcello Walking, The Conformist
Marcello meets Manganiello after he is followed home.
Marzia, Call Me by Your Name
Elio and Marzia meet up and make love.
Moraldo's Father Catches the Thieves, I Vitelloni
Over dinner, Moraldo's father (Enrico Viarisio) finds out that his son and son-in-law have stolen a statue. Through this outburst, Sandra (Leonora Ruffo) finds out an important secret about her husband.
Morosini Gets a Call, The Bird with the Crystal Plumage
The assailant calls Morosini and threatens him to stop the investigation or there will be be a fifth murder.
Negotiation, Deewaar
Anand Babu (Satyendra Kapoor), father of Ravi (Shashi Kapoor) and Vijay (Amitabh Bachchan), meets with the nameless mine owner intending to negotiate a compromise, but he is forced to sign away the workers’ rights to save his abducted family.
No Jews or Dogs, Life Is Beautiful
Guido and Giosuè see a rude sign outside a shop.
No Water in the Radiator, Earth
The tractor's radiator gets overheated, and the kulaks urinate on it to cool it down.
No You Don't, Ethan, The Searchers
Debbie finds Ethan and Martin and tells them to go away.
Nosferatu on the Move, Nosferatu
Hutter (Gustav von Wangenheim) finds the Count (Max Schreck) in a coffin and, horrified, runs to his room. Later, he sees the Count loading coffins onto a coach and climbing into the last one himself.
Noye's Fludde, Moonrise Kingdom
Sam and Suzy, now together, remember their first meeting at the church's production of "Noye's Fludde."
Opening Sequence, Don't Look Now
While Christine and Johnny play near the pond outside their home, Christine accidentally falls into the pond.
Opening Sequence, Rome, Open City
Manfredi makes his escape as the Gestapo arrive at his house, looking for him.
Opening Sequence, The Bird with the Crystal Plumage
An unknown, black-gloved assailant plans a murder and takes photos of a potential victim as the movie begins.
Opening Sequence, Breathless
Michel steals a car with the help of a female accomplice and then shoots a police officer to evade arrest.
Opening Sequence, Frances Ha
An introduction to the character Frances Ha and snippets from a day in her life
Opening Sequence, World on a Wire
Professor Henri Vollmer (Adrian Hoven) meets with top scientists and government officials.
Opening Sequence and Credits , Teesri Manzil
The death and supposed suicide of Rupa during the opening credit sequence.
Opening Sequence: Life in Mumbai, Satya
This scene introduces the viewer to the city of Mumbai and the prevalence of crime in this city through a montage of the people of Mumbai in their daily life (work, crime, policing, etc.) before honing in on Satya’s story
Our Daily Bread, Battleship Potemkin
The crew has refused to eat the borscht and chooses to instead eat bread and water. A sailor smashes a plate with the inscription, "Give us this day our daily bread."
Over and Out, Moonrise Kingdom
Shakusky and Suzy climb the bell tower to escape from Social Services. Captain Sharp offers to foster Shakusky before lighting strikes the bell tower.
Pigeons, Mustard Fields, and New Connections, Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge
Raj (Shah Rukh Khan), and Chaudhry Baldev Singh (Amrish Puri) have a conversation about what being an Indian means in the context of being an NRI (Non-Resident Indian) in a mustard field in Punjab, India. Baldev and Raj feed pigeons as they speak to each other. Raj uses the metaphor of pigeons to symbolize the NRIs and how they are still Indian at heart.
Pilar's Story, For Whom the Bell Tolls
Pilar recalls a time when Pablo was different and they first fought the Nationalists.
Pina and Francesco, Rome, Open City
Francesco comforts Pina about the war.
Playback, The Conversation
Harry plays back the recordings of the couple.
Presentazione di Sofonisba, Cabiria
Sofonisba is shown for the first time with her pet leopard.
Prima Passeggiata, Marriage Italian Style
Filumena and Domenico go on their first date to the horse races.
Pursuit and Boxers, The Bird with the Crystal Plumage
Sam and Guilia are attacked and chased by an unknown accomplice of the assailant, but after outrunning him, Sam loses him to a crowd of similarly-dressed men at a boxing convention.
Rabble Rouser (Restored Version from Giorgio Moroder, 1984), Metropolis
Freder (Gustav Frohlich) finds the false Maria (Brigitte Helm) urging the workers to destroy the Heart Machine.
Rain in Piazza Vittorio, Bicycle Thieves
Antonio and Bruno take shelter from the rain as they search for the missing bicycle.
Ramon's Waiting, A Fistful of Dollars
The Baxters agree to return Marisol to the Rojos in exchange for Antonio.
Relieved of Duty, WALL·E
Captain McCrea takes back control of the Axiom from Auto.
Rivals in Love, Our Dancing Daughters
Diana Medford (Joan Crawford) meets Ben Blaine (John Mack Brown) and dances with him until Ann (Anita Page) makes a play for his attention.
Rococo, Divorce Italian Style
Ferdinando installs the recording system to spy on Rosalia and Carmelo.
Rosemary Finds Her Baby, Rosemary's Baby
Rosemary finds out her baby is the son of Satan.
S.T.T.S., Sorry to Bother You
Cassius Green interviews for a telemarketing job.
Sabotaged Brakes, Teesri Manzil
The brakes on Anil's care are cut and he is forced to perform dangerous driving maneuvers to avoid other cars before finally jumping out of the car to safety.
Sacramento, CA, Frances Ha
Broke and out of an apartment, Frances goes back home to live with her family in Sacramento, California for the holiday season.
Sam Gets a Call, The Bird with the Crystal Plumage
The assailant calls Sam at his apartment, warning him to abandon the investigation or his girlfriend will be the next victim.
Sam Meets Jill, Brazil
After meeting with Archibald Buttle’s widow, Sam (Jonathan Pryce) sees Jill (Kim Greist) who resembles the woman of his dreams.
Sam's Escape, Brazil
With help from Archibald Tuttle (Robert De Niro), Sam (Jonathan Pryce) escapes torture at the hands of Jack Lint (Michael Palin).
Scena D'Apertura, Il Divo
We are introduced to Giulio Andreotti.
Searching for Guilia, The Bird with the Crystal Plumage
Sam tries to find Guilia.
Seconda Passeggiata, Marriage Italian Style
Filumena rushes to make it to her wedding.
Setting the Explosives, For Whom the Bell Tolls
Robert plants the grenades under the bridge.
She's Beautiful, Bellissima
Maddalena returns hope with a sleeping Maria only to find the filmmakers waiting at her house with a contract.
Simulacron, World on a Wire
Fred (Klaus Löwitsch) and Herbert (Karl-Heinz Vosgerau) debut Simulacron to the press.
Sing New Songs, Earth
Uncle Opanas (Stepan Shkurat) asks his son Basil's friends to bury Basil in a new age manner.
Speeches for Stalin, The Death of Stalin
The members of the committee give speeches in honor of Stalin.
Tell the Whole Story, Way Down East
When Squire Bartlett (Burr McIntosh) throws Anna out, Anna (Lillian Gish) reveals that Lennox Sanderson (Lowell Sherman) was the father of her child.
The Afterlife in Color, What Dreams May Come
Chris Nielsen (Robin Williams) arrives in the painted heaven he created for himself and finds his old mentor Albert Lewis (Cuba Gooding Jr.).
The Big Exit, All That Jazz
Angelique awaits Joe as he travels toward her down a long hallway.
The Clan to the Rescue, The Birth of a Nation
The KKK comes to the rescue of the Camerons, who are taking refuge from their attackers in the cabin.
The Death of Gaby, Everybody's Woman
Gaby commits suicide.
The Death of Leonardo, Everybody's Woman
Leonardo is hit by a car.
The Final Confrontation, Dil Se..
Meghna (Manisha Koirala) is stopped by Amar (Shah Rukh Khan) before she can martyr herself at the Republic Day parade.
The Greatest Minds on Planet Earth, The Martian
Scientists and families across the world support a collective effort to bring Mark (Matt Damon) and the rest of the Hermes crew home.
The Killer Revealed, The Bird with the Crystal Plumage
Sam finds out the identity of the assailant.
The Killer's Painting, The Bird with the Crystal Plumage
Sam inspects the painting that the assailant may have bought.
The Missing Child, The Great Beauty
A woman looks for her lost daughter Francesca in Bramante's Tempietto, as Jep talks to her through a grate in the floor.
The Pawnshop, Bicycle Thieves
Maria and Antonio Ricci pawn their bedsheets for money to buy a bicycle.
The Robot Mesmerizes, Metropolis
The false Maria (Brigitte Helm) dances before the industrialists, causing chaos throughout the city, while Freder (Gustav Frohlich) suffers hallucinations
The Rumble, West Side Story
Tony (Richard Beymer) tries to stop the Sharks and the Jets from brawling, but Bernardo (George Chakiris) stabs and kills Riff (Russ Tamblyn) anyways, leading to more violence.
The Search Begins, Moonrise Kingdom
Troop 55 and Island Police Captain Duffy Sharp start their search for Shakusky.
The Story of Us, Frances Ha
After a night out, Frances and Sophie talk in the bed about their future together.
The Transformation, Metropolis
Rotwang (Rudolf Klein-Rogge) transfers Maria's (Brigitte Helm) likeness onto Rotwang's robot.
The Waterfall, Our Hospitality
Willie McKay (Buster Keaton) falls off a derailed train into the river. Virginia Canfield (Natalie Talmadge) attempts to save McKay but nearly drowns before McKay can save them both from the waterfall.
They Aren't White, The Searchers
Ethan and Martin arrive at a military fort looking for Debbie, but encounter other rescued caucasian women.
This is the Girl, Mulholland Drive
After Betty auditions for a friend of her aunt, she sees “Camilla Rhodes” audition for the lead role in Adam Kesher’s new film.
This Secret World, Frances Ha
Frances describes what she wants in a relationship at a dinner party.
Ti Piacciono i Bambini, Marriage Italian Style
While on a date with Domenico, Filumena notices a child playing in the fields.
Torture Devices, The Passion of Joan of Arc
The judges take Joan (Renée Jeanne Falconetti) to view the torture chamber, hoping to intimidate her into a confession. She faints, but does not confess or recant her story.
Tracking Ciotolos, Reality
Luciano and his relatives return to their normal lives after the marriage festivities. r
Troop 55, Moonrise Kingdom
Scout Master Ward conducts a morning inspection through Camp Ivanhoe before realizing that Khaki Scout Shakusky is missing from breakfast, and from the camp.
Unlocking the Box, Mulholland Drive
Betty vanishes as Rita uses the blue key hidden in her purse to unlock the box that Betty found in her purse at El Club Silencio.
Venerating a Saint, The Great Beauty
People from all over come to visit Santa Maria in Rome and get her blessings.
Ventimiglia, The Conformist
Marcello is ordered to assassinate Professor Quadri.
Wakandan Outreach, Black Panther
T'Challa decides to open Wakanda's prosperity to the rest of the world.
Wall-E's Theme, WALL·E
Wall-E works on the garbage heaps.
Winkie's, Mulholland Drive
An unnamed man who has been tormented by a terrifying nightmare reveals its contents to another man at Winkie's Diner.
Winter Wonderland, Rosemary's Baby
Rosemary awaits Hutch, only to find out he is in a coma.
Young Jep Almost Drowns, The Great Beauty
Young Jep swims in the ocean and doesn't notice an approaching speedboat.