Film Language Tag: superimposition
An image or graphic that is placed on top of another image.
"Hush, Little One, Hush", The Night of the Hunter
John (Billy Chapin) and Pearl (Sally Jane Bruce) hideaway in a barn for the night on the run from Harry (Robert Mitchum).
"Leaning on the Everlasting Arms", The Night of the Hunter
Willa's (Shelley Winters) body sits at the bottom of the river. John (Billy Chapin) and Pearl (Sally Jane Bruce) hide from Harry (Robert Mitchum).
"Pretty Fly", The Night of the Hunter
John (Billy Chapin) and Pearl (Sally Jane Bruce) accidentally reveal the $10,000 is stashed in Pearl's doll and escape from Harry (Robert Mitchum).
"Why Am I Me and Not You?", Wings of Desire
Damiel (Bruno Ganz) watches Marion (Solveig Dommartin) dance alone at a Crime & the City Solution concert.
96,000, In the Heights
Usnavi (Anthony Ramos) learns his corner-store sold a winning lottery ticket for a $96,000 pot.
Acid Trip, Easy Rider
After leaving the Mardi Gras celebration, Wyatt (Peter Fonda), Billy (Dennis Hopper), and two prostitutes (Karen Black & Toni Basil) take LSD in the cemetery.
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.
Adenoid Hynkel, Dictator of Tomainia, The Great Dictator
Adenoid Hynkel (Charlie Chaplin) delivers a speech in "Tomainian" to a crowd of soldiers.
Alternate Life, It's a Wonderful Life
George (James Stewart) discovers what Bedford Falls would be like had he never been born.
Becoming Caligari, The Cabinet of Dr. Caligari
Driven mad with obsession, the asylum director (Werner Krauss) decides to imitate Dr. Caligari.
Behind the World, Wings of Desire
Damiel (Bruno Ganz) and Cassiel (Otto Sander) discuss their immortal existence and Damiel's desire to become human.
Billie Performs at Carnegie Hall, Lady Sings the Blues
In an attempt to earn her Cabaret Card back after her drug conviction, Billie (Diana Ross) performs at Carnegie Hall.
Circus Alekan, Wings of Desire
Damiel (Bruno Ganz) watches a trapeze artist named Marion (Solveig Dommartin), who learns her group Circus Alekan will be closing.
Closing Sequence, Rear Window
Jefferies (James Stewart) confronts Mr. Thorwald (Raymond Burr).
Closing Sequence, The Favourite
Queen Anne (Olivia Colman) makes Abigail (Emma Stone) give her a massage.
Closing Sequence, Wings of Desire
Damiel (Bruno Ganz) lives with Marion (Solvieg Dommartin), and Cassiel (Otto Sander) watches over.
Closing Sequence, Letter from an Unknown Woman
Stefan (Louis Jourdan) finishes reading Lisa's (Joan Fontaine) letter, learning that both she and their son (Leo B Pessin) have died of typhus, and decides to engage in his duel with Johann (Marcel Journet).
Closing Sequence, A Matter of Life and Death
Dr. Reeves (Roger Livesey) and Farlan (Raymond Massey) call Peter (David Niven) and June (Kim Hunter) to the stand to prove their love to each other.
Closing Sequence, Midsommar
A paralyzed Christian (Jack Reynor) is placed in a disemboweled bear carcass. He and others are placed in a building that is set on fire while Dani (Florence Pugh) watches.
Closing Sequence, The Substance
The remains of Monstro Elisasue (Margaret Qualley/Demi Moore) melt away on Elisabeth Sparkle's Hollywood star.
Closing Sequence, Persona
Alma (Bibi Andersson) tries to get Elisabet (Liv Ullmann) to speak again.
Closing Sequence, Mulholland Drive
Diane realizes the ramifications of what she has done and takes her own life.
Closing Sequence, The Yearling
Jody (Claude Jarman Jr.) returns home to Penny (Gregory Peck) and Ora (Jane Wyman) after running away.
Closing Sequence, She Done Him Wrong
Capt. Cummings (Cary Grant) proposes to Lou (Mae West).
Come with Me, The Story of a Three-Day Pass
Turner (Harry Baird) goes to a bar his first night in Paris and meets Miriam (Nicole Berger), whom he plans to go with to the beach the following day.
Crossed Letters, Jules and Jim
When Jim (Henri Serre) and Catherine's (Jeanne Moreau) relationship sours after they fail to make a baby together, a letter correspondence complicates the matter.
Driving with Travis, Paris, Texas
Walt (Dean Stockwell) and Travis (Harry Dean Stanton) drive from Texas to Los Angeles.
Ellie's Return to 'King' Westley, It Happened One Night
On his way to confess his love to Ellie (Claudette Colbert), Peter (Clark Gable) sees her reunited with her father (Walter Connolly) and her former husband 'King' Westley (Jameson Thomas).
Esteban, All About My Mother
Remembering Esteban, Manuela (Cecilia Roth) goes to the theater to see "A Streetcar Named Desire" again.
Esteban's Accident, All About My Mother
For Esteban's (Eloy Azorin) birthday, he and Manuela (Cecilia Roth) see a production of "A Streetcar Named Desire." Wanting the autograph of a cast member, Esteban runs into the street after their car and is run over.
Fake Marriage to Tessa, Romola
Tito (William Powell) jokingly marries Tessa (Dorothy Gish) who believes their marriage is real.
Fighting Chance, A Matter of Life and Death
Peter's (David Niven) brain operation begins. The recently deceased Dr. Reeves (Roger Livesey) agrees to serve as Peter's counsel.
First Switch, The Substance
Elisabeth (Demi Moore) and Sue (Margaret Qualley) switch back for the first time.
Gone, Devil in a Blue Dress
Easy (Denzel Washington) and Mouse (Don Cheadle) engage in a shootout to rescue Daphne (Jennifer Beals) from Albright (Tom Sizemore) and his men at a cabin in the Hollywood Hills.
Good Morning, City Lights
After speeches commemorating a new monument to "Peace and Prosperity," the veil reveals the Little Tramp (Charlie Chaplin) asleep.
Holding Her Breath on the Bridge, Spirited Away
Haku (Miyu Irino) leads Chihiro (Rumi Hiiragi) across a bridge of monsters heading to the bathhouse.
I'm Not Elisabet Vogler, Persona
Alma (Bibi Andersson) tries to understand Elisabet's (Liv Ullmann) relationship to her son. In the conversation, she seems to think that she is Elisabet herself.
I'm Through!, The Crowd
At the office, Johnny (James Murray) struggles to do his work due to his grief.
In the Church, Sunrise: A Song of Two Humans
The Man (George O'Brien) and the Wife (Janet Gayor) enter a church during a wedding.
Inside the Cyclone, The Wizard of Oz
Dorothy's house gets swept away from Kansas by the cyclone and she lands in Munchkinland
Jackie Goes to Washington, The Jackie Robinson Story
Jackie Robinson (Jackie Robinson) wins the pennant for the Brooklyn Dodgers and travels to Washington, DC.
Joe Leaves for New York City, Midnight Cowboy
Joe Buck (Jon Voight) gets on a bus to leave his home state, Texas, for New York City.
Joe's Nightmare in Rico's Home, Midnight Cowboy
Joe (John Voight) falls asleep in Rico's (Dustin Hoffman) home, and has a nightmare about a woman he was in a relationship with.
Judy Transformed, Vertigo
Judy (Kim Novak) finally becomes Madeleine again for Scottie (James Stewart).
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).
Keaton is Everywhere, The Play House
Buster Keaton plays every role in the variety show, including the conductor, musicians, actors, and audience.
Like Peas and Carrots Again, Forrest Gump
Jenny (Robin Wright) returns to Alabama and spends time with Forrest (Tom Hanks).
May Queen Competition, Midsommar
Dani (Florence Pugh) wins the May Queen competition.
Meghna’s Backstory Flashback, Dil Se..
Meghna (Manisha Koirala) recounts to Amar (Shah Rukh Khan) the suffering she endured at the hands of the army.
Metamorphic Nightmare, Watermelon Man
Jeff (Godfrey Cambridge) wakes up in the middle of the night and discovers the pigment of his skin has changed.
Mi-do Comforts Dae-su, Oldboy
After Mi-do (Kang Hye-jung) turns down Dae-su (Choi Min-sik), she tells him that they will have sex at some point.
Monstro Elisasue Performance, The Substance
Monstro Elisasue (Margaret Qualley) performs for a crowd, but chaos ensues.
Muley Graves' Tale, The Grapes of Wrath
Upon returning to the Joads' old house, Tom Joad (Henry Fonda) and the former preacher (John Carradine) encounter Muley Graves (John Qualen) who tells them how every family has been pushed off their land.
Not So Much Anymore, Imitation of Life
Over 11 years, Lora (Lana Turner) finds success as a Broadway actress. Annie (Juanita Moore) continues to live with Lora as her best friend and confidant.
One Is the Loneliest Number, Magnolia
Establishing various lives across the San Fernando Valley.
Opening Credits , The Rocky Horror Picture Show
The opening credits of the film feature a floating mouth singing "Science Fiction/Double Feature."
Opening Sequence, Sunrise: A Song of Two Humans
A journey to the countryside from the city.
Opening Sequence, Mulholland Drive
An unidentified woman in a limousine escapes the threatening men driving her unharmed after the car is involved in a collision.
Opening Sequence, A Matter of Life and Death
The Earth in the Universe. British pilot Peter Carter (David Niven) radios in June (Kim Hunter), an American radio operator, before jumping out of a burning plane.
Opening Sequence, The Night of the Hunter
Serial killer and self-proclaimed preacher Harry Powell (Robert Mitchum) is on the run from the law.
Peasant Dance, Sunrise: A Song of Two Humans
The Man (George O'Brien) and the Wife (Janet Maynor) dance.
Prologue, Mulholland Drive
Couples dance the jitterbug.
Red Moon Ritual, Turning Red
The Lee Family tries to complete the ritual for Mei (Rosalie Chiang).
Selling Memories, Sleep Dealer
Luz (Leonor Varela) explains her work for TruNode to Memo (Luis Fernando Peña).
Sightseeing, Mr. Smith Goes to Washington
Upon setting foot in Washington, D.C., the new Senator Jefferson Smith (James Stewart) is swept away by the sights, unbeknownst to his companions.
Snowball Goes to the Moon, Ratcatcher
James' (William Eadie) friend Kenny (John Miller) shows off his new pet mouse Snowball to the local gang.
Sound!, Singin' in the Rain
New technology allows for Monumental Pictures to start shooting films with sound!
Stuck in Place, A Matter of Life and Death
Conductor 71 (Marius Goring) freezes time to talk to Peter (David Niven) on a date with June (Kim Hunter).
Sue and Elisabeth Fight Scene, The Substance
Elisabeth (Demi Moore) tries to terminate Sue (Margaret Qualley), but, on second thought, brings her back to life.
The Ballet of the Red Shoes, The Red Shoes
Vicki (Moira Shearer) performs as the lead in The Ballet of the Red Shoes with Ivan (Robert Helpmann) as her costar.
The Ballet of the Red Shoes (cont.), The Red Shoes
Vicky (Moira Shearer) and Ivan (Robert Helpmann) continue to dance the Ballet of the Red Shoes.
The Letter, Devil in a Blue Dress
Easy (Denzel Washington) and Mouse (Don Cheadle) visit Coretta's boyfriend Dupree Brouchard (Jernard Burks) in Compton where they find an incriminating letter.
The Man's Dream, Sunrise: A Song of Two Humans
The Man (George O'Brien) has an unsettling dream.
The Next Mayor, Devil in a Blue Dress
Released from jail, Easy (Denzel Washington) is picked up and questioned by mayoral candidate Matthew Terell (Maury Chaykin).
The Woman's Scheme, Sunrise: A Song of Two Humans
The Woman (Margaret Livingston) tries to convince the Man (George O'Brien) to run away with her.
Voices in the Library, Wings of Desire
Damiel (Bruno Ganz) and Cassiel (Otto Sander) join the rest of the angels at the library . Cassiel focuses on an old man named Homer (Curt Bois).
