Film Language Tag: depth of field
The range or distance before and behind the main focus of a shot within which objects remain relatively sharp and clear.
14 Film Clips
Assassination of Lincoln, The Birth of a Nation
President Lincoln is shot and killed at the theatre, in the presence of the Stonemans.
Celebration With Italo, The Conformist
Marcello joins Italo at a celebration with other blind people.
Francis Accuses The Director, The Cabinet of Dr. Caligari
An unstable Francis accuses the asylum director of being Dr. Caligari.
Francis and Jane, The Cabinet of Dr. Caligari
Francis remembers the ordeals that Jane and he went through.
Freeing of the Slaves, The Birth of a Nation
In the opening scene, the abolitionists push to free the slaves.
Gus chases Flora, The Birth of a Nation
Gus chases Flora after she rejects his marriage proposal, resulting in fatal consequences.
Jane is Abducted, The Cabinet of Dr. Caligari
Cesare abducts Jane from her home and carries her away.
Ministry, The Conformist
Marcello visits the fascist regime's Ministry.
Paola on the Beach, La Dolce Vita
Paola and Marcello attempt to communicate across the estuary at the beach, but he cannot understand her.
Paparazzo and Miracle, La Dolce Vita
The paparazzi try to capture photos of the family who first tell them about the children who saw the Madonna.
Steiner and Marcello I, La Dolce Vita
Marcello and Steiner talk on Steiner's balcony.
Sylvia's Arrival, La Dolce Vita
The famous actress, Sylvia, lands in Rome.
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.
Ventimiglia, The Conformist
Marcello is ordered to assassinate Professor Quadri.