Film Language Tag: musical theme
Clearly defined melodies that
are "developed" (or altered and commented on) in a composition; for short musical themes, the terms 'theme' and 'motive' are essentially interchangeable. In film, a musical theme functions like the literary motif, a significant recurring sound element. [See also leitmotif and motif]
9 Film Clips
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.
Crash Course, The Exorcist
Chris shoots a scene and goes home.
Dinner with Lev, Frances Ha
Frances invites Lev out to dinner because she got a tax rebate, but has to run to an ATM when she can't pay.
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.
Farewell Ball , The Birth of a Nation
The town of Piedmont celebrates the first battle of Bull Run.
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.
Suzy Follows the Footsteps, Suspiria
Suzy hears the footsteps and decides to follow them to Madame Blanc's office.
The Stoneman and Cameron Families, The Birth of a Nation
The Stoneman and Cameron families are introduced.
This Secret World, Frances Ha
Frances describes what she wants in a relationship at a dinner party.