Film Language Tag: dissolve
An optical effect that briefly superimposes one shot over the next, which takes its place: one image fades out as another image fades in.
57 Film Clips
Airplanes and Scouting, For Whom the Bell Tolls
The guerilla group observes fascist war planes flying overhead, then sit down to plan their scouting strategy.
At The Printers', Rome, Open City
Don Pierto visits the liberation group's secret printing press.
Bergmann's Map, Rome, Open City
Bergmann gets an update on the attempt to arrest Manfredi.
Bombing The Train, For Whom the Bell Tolls
Robert bombs an incoming train carrying supplies for Franco's army.
Breakfast Table Montage, Citizen Kane
The change in the relationship between Charles Foster Kane and his first wife, Emily, is shown over time.
Christ the Labourer, La Dolce Vita
Marcello's news helicopter follows another helicopter carrying a Christ statue, while a group of girls watch.
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, Psycho
Norman has now completely become his mother.
Closing Sequence, Rashomon
The woodcutter offers to take the abandoned baby and raise it as his own.
Closing Sequence, Pan's Labyrinth
Ofelia makes the ultimate sacrifice and Vidal receives an appropriate punishment.
Daily Preparation, Gattaca
Vincent prepares to go to work.
Deckard and Rachel Escape, Blade Runner
An alternative ending featured in Blade Runner's Theatrical Cut (not approved of by Ridley Scott).
Don Balosa, Amarcord
The town priest hears Titta's confession.
El Rancho, Citizen Kane
A drunken Susan Alexander refuses to talk to Thompson, the reporter.
Father Merrin Arrives, The Exorcist
Father Merrin arrives to conduct Regan's exorcism.
Flashback to Paris, Casablanca
Rick remembers his time with Ilsa and the arrival of the Nazis in Paris.
Free France, Casablanca
A French resistance fighter carrying visas and papers is chased and shot.
Harry's Dream, The Conversation
Harry dreams about the woman from the tapes.
Il Gran Finale, Cabiria
Fulvius Axilla celebrates with Cabiria on their ship heading back to Rome.
Imagination and Memory, The Diving Bell and the Butterfly
Bauby finds a way to free himself of the diving bell by embracing his own imagination and memories.
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.
Kane and Susan Meet, Citizen Kane
Kane and Susan meet for the first time.
Killmonger's Demise, Black Panther
Killmonger and his allies are defeated.
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.
Marion's Thoughts, Psycho
Marion imagines what people are saying about her disappearance.
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.
Nazis In Casablanca, Casablanca
The nazi generals arrive in Casablanca.
No Trespassing, Citizen Kane
Kane's residence, Xanadu, is established as the setting and Kane speaks his dying words.
Opening Scene, The Great Beauty
An all-female choir performs from the balcony of the Acqua Fontana at Janiculum Hill.
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, Divorce Italian Style
Opening sequence
Opening Sequence, Carrie
Carrie menstruates for the first time.
Opening Sequence, Psycho
Marion and Sam get dressed.
Opening Sequence, The Exorcist
An archaeologist finds a figurine while excavating ancient grounds.
Opening Sequence, Candyman
The film opens on the city of Chicago.
Opening Sequence, Bicycle Thieves
Ricci goes to find work at the unemployment office.
Opening Sequence, The Searchers
Ethan returns home to his family in Texas after an 8-year absence.
Pilar's Story, For Whom the Bell Tolls
Pilar recalls a time when Pablo was different and they first fought the Nationalists.
Playback, The Conversation
Harry plays back the recordings of the couple.
Power Caller, Sorry to Bother You
Cassius closes his first deal as a power caller.
Primal Scene, Citizen Kane
Mrs. Mary Kane makes arrangements with Mr. Thatcher about raising young Charles in the city, while Charles plays outside.
RegalView Response, Sorry to Bother You
RegalView telemarketing employees plan a walkout as WorryFree protests continue.
Rosebud Recovered, Citizen Kane
After Susan leaves him, Kane destroys the things in her bedroom and finds a snow globe that says "rosebud".
Rosebud Reveal, Citizen Kane
Kane's belongings at Xanadu are catalogued or discarded, and the truth behind "rosebud" is revealed to the audience.
Salammbo, Citizen Kane
Susan gives performs her first Opera show at Salammbo.
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 Book of Crossroads, Pan's Labyrinth
Ofelia reads the book that the faun gave her.
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 Leonardo, Everybody's Woman
Leonardo is hit by a car.
The Killer's Painting, The Bird with the Crystal Plumage
Sam inspects the painting that the assailant may have bought.
The Police Station, Bicycle Thieves
Antonio goes to the police station to report his missing bicycle.
The Question of Surveillance, Strike
The administration infiltrates the factory workers with a group of spies.
The Statue, The Exorcist
The archaeologist discovers a statue that matches the figurine he found of the demon Pazuzu.
The Transformation, Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs
The Queen transforms herself into a Witch.
Virus Origins, Contagion
The origins of the MEV-1 virus are revealed.