Film Language Tag: deep focus
A camera technique using a large depth of field in which multiple planes in the shot are all in focus simultaneously, usually with a special lens.
46 Film Clips
A Family of Geniuses , The Royal Tenenbaums
The narrator introduces Margot, Richie, and Chaz Tenenbaum as children.
A Sonata for Good Men, The Lives of Others
After receiving news of Jerska's death, Dreyman plays Sonata for Good Men on the piano.
Arbigast's Death, Psycho
Arbigast enters the house to look for Norman's mom and meets his untimely death.
At The Printers', Rome, Open City
Don Pierto visits the liberation group's secret printing press.
Battle of Piave, Call Me by Your Name
Elio tells Oliver about the battle of Piave.
By the River, The Piano
Aboriginal women try to convince Baines (Harvey Keitel) to take a wife.
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.
Claudia pushes Sandro away, L'Avventura
Though Anna is still missing, Sandro sets off with Claudia, though she doubts the love he feels for her.
Closing Sequence , Carmen Jones
Joe(Harry Belafonte) kidnaps and kills Carmen Jones(Dorothy Dandridge).
Death Got His Hand on Me, Carmen Jones
Carmen (Dorothy Dandridge) visits pro-wrestler and potential lover Husky Miller (Joe Adams).
Dismantling Rashomon Gate, Rashomon
The woodcutter uses parts of Rashomon Bridge to start a fire, while the commoner attempts to understand the story.
Drop the Act, Bellissima
Spartaco and Maddalena get into a domestic quarrel.
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.
El Rancho, Citizen Kane
A drunken Susan Alexander refuses to talk to Thompson, the reporter.
Ethan and Martha's Goodbye, The Searchers
Ethan says goodbye to Martha and leaves on a mission with the rangers.
Has Anna Returned?, L'Avventura
Claudia wakes up in the morning to find that Sandro hasn't come back to their room, making her fear that Anna might have finally returned.
Hello, A Fistful of Dollars
The stranger rides in on horseback into the main town area of San Miguel and meets the townsfolk.
I Want You to Hit Me, Fight Club
Tyler Durden (Brad Pitt) encourages The Narrator (Edward Norton) to stay over at his place. Once that's settled he asks him to hit him. The Narrator then gives us a backstory for Durden. It flashes back to the present and The Narrator hits Durden, starting the first fight of the movie and the beginning of fight club.
Inquirer Party, Citizen Kane
The staff of The Inquirer celebrate the success of their newspaper with a party hosted by Kane.
Jigsaw Puzzles, Citizen Kane
Susan Alexander Kane does jigsaw puzzles to pass her time at Xanadu.
John Searches for Noah, The Defiant Ones
Afraid Noah(Sidney Poitier)will die venturing off alone, John(Tony Curtis) goes searching for him in a swamp.
Karen and Martha Discuss Karen's Marriage , The Children's Hour
Karen (Audrey Hepburn) informs her longtime friend and business partner Martha (Shirley MacLaine) that she plans to get married soon.
Klan vs Ron vs Police, BlacKkKlansman
Ron Stallworth (John David Washington) runs to stop Connie Kendrickson (Ashlie Atkinson) from bombing Patrice Dumas's (Laura Harrier) home. Ron gets stopped by the police for catching Connie and unknowingly, Felix kills himself, Ivanhoe, and Walker by pressing the button to the bomb while parked right next to the car.
La Marseillaise, Casablanca
Laszlo rallies everyone to sing La Marseillaise louder than the German officers' singing.
Martha Confesses Her Feelings, The Children's Hour
Martha (Shirley MacLaine) reveals to Karen (Audrey Hepburn) that she's in love with her.
Mary and Rosalie Gossip, The Children's Hour
Rosalie (Veronica Cartwright) tells Mary (Karen Balkin) about a conversation she overheard between two teachers.
Noah and John Get Captured, The Defiant Ones
Noah(Sidney Poitier) and John(Tony Curtis) are caught and questioned by a mob of white men.
Opening a Bookstore, Life Is Beautiful
Guido visits the government office to apply to open his bookstore.
Primal Scene, Citizen Kane
Mrs. Mary Kane makes arrangements with Mr. Thatcher about raising young Charles in the city, while Charles plays outside.
Quicksand, Intruder in the Dust
Chick (Claude Jarman Jr.) takes his uncle John Stevens (David Brian) and Sheriff Hampton (Will Geer) to dig up the grave once more, but run into Nub Gowrie (Porter Hall).
Razmik Argues With His Family, Tangerine
Razmik(Karren Karagulian) gets into an argument with his mother and his wife after they discover him fraternizing with prostitutes at a donut shop.
Richie and Margot Reunite, The Royal Tenenbaums
Margot meets her brother, Richie, who has returned from his voyage at sea.
Rosebud Reveal, Citizen Kane
Kane's belongings at Xanadu are catalogued or discarded, and the truth behind "rosebud" is revealed to the audience.
Susan's Suicide Attempt, Citizen Kane
Kane lets Susan quit Opera singing after she attempts suicide by overdose.
Thatcher Library, Citizen Kane
Thompson visits the Thatcher Library to find more information on Kane.
The Apes' Forest, Dawn of the Planet of the Apes
Malcolm (Jason Clarke) ventures into the Apes'forest to seek an agreement about the dam.
The Audition , Bellissima
After seeing Maria's audition reel, Maddalena confronts the filmmakers about their rude comments.
The Noblewoman's Testimony, Rashomon
The noblewoman recounts her version of the incident in the woods at court.
The Wilsons and Tylers Meet at the Beach, Us
On the way to the Santa Cruz beach the Wilson family sees a dead body. Shortly later the family arrives at the beach and, while interacting with the Tyler family, Adelaide Wilson (Lupita Nyong'o) encounters multiple coincidences that throw off her ability to converse with Dahlia Tyler (Elisabeth Moss). Gabe Wilson (Winston Duke) converses with Josh Tyler (Tim Heidecker), and Umbrae Wilson (Shahadi Wright) hangs out with Becca (Cali Sheldon) and Nix Tyler(Noelle Sheldon). While the family members are distracted, the youngest, Jason Wilson (Evan Alex) wanders off, forcing Adelaide Wilson (Lupita Nyong'o) to panic while looking for her son.
They Aren't Fairy Tales, Bellissima
Maddalena tells Spartaco why she likes the movies.
They Aren't White, The Searchers
Ethan and Martin arrive at a military fort looking for Debbie, but encounter other rescued caucasian women.
Things Will Get Better, The Ring
Rachel (Naomi Watts) discovers the body of Samara (Daveigh Chase) in the well and has a vision of what happened to Samara in the final moments of her life.
Tilda Spernanzoni, Bellissima
Tilda Spernanzoni visits the Cecconis to teach Maria how to act.
Ugarte Is Arrested, Casablanca
The police arrive at Rick's and arrest Ugarte.
Ventimiglia, The Conformist
Marcello is ordered to assassinate Professor Quadri.
You're Going to Die Up There, The Exorcist
Regan comes downstairs in the midst of her mother's party.