Film Language Tag: lighting
Sources of illumination - both natural light and electrical lamps - used to present, shade, and accentuate figures, objects.
78 Film Clips
Bedtime For All Good Children, Frances Ha
Frances welcomes a drunk and distraught Sophie into her dorm room, and they talk about the recent trouble and secrets of their friendship.
Bernadette's Death, Candyman
Bernadette visits Helen in the midst of an encounter with Candyman.
Call and Response (German-Language Version), Nosferatu the Vampyre
After discovering that Count Dracula (Klaus Kinski) is plaguing the town, Lucy (Isabelle Adjani) attempts to kill the vampire.
Candyman's Story, Candyman
Professor Purcell tells the history behind the legend of Candyman.
Celebration With Italo, The Conformist
Marcello joins Italo at a celebration with other blind people.
Center of Attention (Restored Version from Giorgio Moroder, 1984), Metropolis
Rotwang (Rudolf Klein-Rogge) presents the false Maria (Brigitte Helm) as Freder (Gustav Frohlich) is delirious and suffering from hallucinations.
Closing Sequence, Mulholland Drive
Diane realizes the ramifications of what she has done and takes her own life.
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.
Colosseum, The Conformist
Marcello realises Lino isn't dead when he finds him at the Colosseum.
Coming Home, Carrie
Carrie arrives back home, looking for her mother.
Countess Colonna, The Great Beauty
Countess Colonna reminisces about her childhood when she visits her old house, that is now a museum.
Deckard and Roy, Blade Runner
Deckard must face the leader of the replicants he has hunted down.
Does That Make a Book? , The Diving Bell and the Butterfly
After becoming gravely ill with pneumonia, Jean-Do learns that his book is a success.
El Club Silencio, Mulholland Drive
After Rita remembers a clue, she and Betty visit El Club Silencio to try to decipher its significance.
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.
First Night in Paris, Frances Ha
Frances spends a weekend in her friends Paris apartment and tries to reconnect with old friends.
Godzilla Attacks, Godzilla
Godzilla destroys an electric barrier fence using his atomic breath and attacks Tokyo.
He Is the One, Kill Him, Memento
Leonard's commitment to vengeance is disclosed through his tattoos.
He'll Do It, The Producers
Bloom agrees to help Bialystock execute his master plan.
Honey, Its Late, Memento
Leonard wakes up in a room filled with his wife's belongings and has a flashback to her assault.
I Saved His Life, Blow-Up
Thomas carefully looks at his photograph enlargements and realises that someone was hiding in the bushes with a gun.
Il Gran Finale, Cabiria
Fulvius Axilla celebrates with Cabiria on their ship heading back to Rome.
In the Catacombs, Metropolis
Rotwang (Rudolf Klein-Rogge) chases Maria (Brigitte Helm) into the catacombs and kidnaps her.
Into the Woods, Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs
The Huntsman tells Snow White to flee after sparing her.
Introduction of Aman (Shah Rukh Khan) - An Angel Appears, Kal Ho Naa Ho
When Naina’s (Preity Zinta) family finds themselves in hard times, they pray together for something or someone to change their lives for the better. Aman (Shahrukh Khan) appears to do just that.
Joel and Clementine On the Run, Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind
Joel (Jim Carrey) and Clementine (Kate Winslet) run between different memories to evade Lacuna's attempt to resume the memory removal procedure.
Kwame Ture, BlacKkKlansman
Brother Ture encourages his fellow Black Americans to unite and fight against racism.
Lila Finds Mother, Psycho
Lila finds Norman's dead mother.
Majid Was Covered in Blood , Caché
After witnessing Majid commit a terrible act, Georges explains to Anne in greater detail what transpired between him and Majid as children.
Mappamondo , Terraferma
Sara (Timnit T.) traces out her perilous journey to Italy from Ethiopia on a globe, while Giulietta (Donatella Finocchiaro) notes that Linosa is missing from its representation of Italy.
Marcello and Manganiello, The Conformist
Manganiello confronts Marcello in the dance hall's kitchen about his intentions.
Night Swimming, Terraferma
While Filippo (Filippo Pucillo) and a tourist are out for a nocturnal boat ride, they come across a group of shipwrecked migrants in danger of drowning.
No Trespassing, Citizen Kane
Kane's residence, Xanadu, is established as the setting and Kane speaks his dying words.
Occlusion, The Diving Bell and the Butterfly
A loss of function leads doctors to suture one of Bauby's eyes.
Opening Sequence, Pan's Labyrinth
Princess Moanna's backstory is revealed.
Opening Sequence, A Nightmare on Elm Street
Tina has her first dream about Freddy Krueger.
Opening Sequence, The Bird with the Crystal Plumage
An unknown, black-gloved assailant plans a murder and takes photos of a potential victim as the movie begins.
Opening Sequence, BlacKkKlansman
The famous scene from Gone with the Wind, in which Scarlett O’Hara searches for Dr. Meade among the dead and dying in the Atlanta train yard, segues to Dr. Kennebrew Beauregard’s tirade against Black Americans.
Over and Out, Moonrise Kingdom
Shakusky and Suzy climb the bell tower to escape from Social Services. Captain Sharp offers to foster Shakusky before lighting strikes the bell tower.
Pasqualino and the Secretary, Seven Beauties
Pasqualino offers sexual favors for his freedom.
Plato's Cave, The Conformist
Marcello and his old professor, Professor Quadri discuss Plato's Allegory of the Cave.
Prologue and Murder in Mexico, Touch of Evil
At the US-Mexico border, Miguel Vargas (Charlton Heston) and his wife Suzie (Janet Leigh) witness a bomb explode in the trunk of a car, killing two.
Prom Queen, Carrie
Carrie is elected Prom Queen.
Quinlan's Setup, Touch of Evil
After Joe Grandi (Akim Tamiroff) drugs Suzie (Janet Leigh), Quinlan (Orson Welles) double-crosses Grandi and murders him in the hotel room, accidentally leaving his cane behind at the scene of the crime.
Richie's Suicide Attempt, The Royal Tenenbaums
Richie shaves his hair off and attempts to commit suicide.
Rosebud Reveal, Citizen Kane
Kane's belongings at Xanadu are catalogued or discarded, and the truth behind "rosebud" is revealed to the audience.
Roy Confronts His Father, Blade Runner
Roy manipulates his way into Dr. Tyrell's apartment and realizes his fate.
Safety and Danger, The Garden of the Finzi-Continis
Micòl (Dominique Sanda) and Giorgio (Lino Capolicchio) share an intimate moment in the carriage house at the Finzi-Contini villa.
Salammbo, Citizen Kane
Susan gives performs her first Opera show at Salammbo.
Saved by the Bang!, The Artist
Peppy arrives at George's just in time.
Shadow Tears, The Artist
George ponders his wife leaving him as shadows of rain drops imitate tears running down his face.
She Never Sleeps, The Ring
Aidan informs his mother of the mistake she has made and Noah pays the consequences.
Short Circuit, Sleep Dealer
A worker at the sleep dealer’s is injured when a machine malfunctions.
Tanning Salon Shootout , Gomorrah
An internal fight among warring factions of the Di Lauro Camorra syndicate brings death and destruction to a local tanning salon.
Tengo Paura, Marriage Italian Style
Domenico meets the young Filumena at the brothel.
Thatcher Library, Citizen Kane
Thompson visits the Thatcher Library to find more information on Kane.
The Encounter, Nosferatu
Ellen Hutter (Greta Schroder) invites the Count (Max Schreck) into her room, in an attempt to defeat him. Hutter (Gustav von Wangenheim) goes to fetch the physician (John Gottowt) and the imprisoned Knock (Alexander Granach)attempts to warn Orlok. Orlok drinks Ellen's blood but is caught in the morning sunlight and vanishes.
The End of the Night, A Special Day
Marco drives Gina home after her meeting with the Congressman; Gina reflects on her day.
The Honeymoon, The Heart of the World
Anna strangles Akmatov on their honeymoon.
The Return of the Boy with the Bloody Mouth, Caché
As an unidentified subject gazes out of the Laurent’s house toward the vantage point from which the house has been previously recorded, the scene abruptly shifts to another image of the boy with the bloody mouth.
The Robot Mesmerizes, Metropolis
The false Maria (Brigitte Helm) dances before the industrialists, causing chaos throughout the city, while Freder (Gustav Frohlich) suffers hallucinations
The Rumble, West Side Story
Tony (Richard Beymer) tries to stop the Sharks and the Jets from brawling, but Bernardo (George Chakiris) stabs and kills Riff (Russ Tamblyn) anyways, leading to more violence.
The Stockholders, Strike
While the stockholders meet over drinks and cigars to discuss the workers demands, the police raid the workers.
The Story of Us, Frances Ha
After a night out, Frances and Sophie talk in the bed about their future together.
The Transformation, Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs
The Queen transforms herself into a Witch.
The Vampire's Fate, Shadow of the Vampire
The film crew, knowing Max Schreck (Willem Dafoe) is a vampire, attempt to let in the sunlight to kill Schreck. But Schreck had sabotaged the door, trapping them all inside. Schreck kills Fritz (Cary Elwes) and Albin (Udo Kier) and Murnau (John Malkovich) doesn't stop filming. In the end, the crew arrives and kills Schreck, and Murnau asks for an endboard.
This is Life?, The Diving Bell and the Butterfly
Magazine editor Jean-Dominique (Jean-Do) Bauby awakes from a coma to find himself suffering from locked-in syndrome in a hospital in Berck-sur-Mer, France.
Time to Go, Umberto D.
Contemplating his partially demolished room, Umberto despairingly concludes that he cannot stay. He and Maria exchange farewells as he and Flike depart.
To Fort Lebanon, Moonrise Kingdom
The narrator gives a weather report on the upcoming storm as the Khaki Scouts row Suzy and Shakusky to Fort Lebanon.
Ursula Andress, The Bird with the Crystal Plumage
Sam and Morosini inspect previous convicts to understand the assailant better.
Ventimiglia, The Conformist
Marcello is ordered to assassinate Professor Quadri.
You're Nothing, A Nightmare on Elm Street
Nancy finally finds a way to defeat Freddy Krueger.
6 Series Clips
Picking Up at the Party
"White Christmas", Black Mirror: Season 0, Episode 1
Matt advises Harry on how to pick up women at an office party.
Potter's Confession
"White Christmas", Black Mirror: Season 0, Episode 1
Matt gets the truth out of Joe.
Danny and Karl Play
"Striking Vipers", Black Mirror: Season 5, Episode 1
Karl gifts his old friend Danny a virtual reality edition of their favorite video game, Striking Vipers. While Danny's wife is asleep, they reconnect in the game.
Alba
"Episode 9", The Feed: Season 1, Episode 9
Tom and Ben find Lawrence's virtual assistant, Alba, and discover the true scale of what he did.
Maeve Finds Out
"Chestnut", Westworld: Season 1, Episode 2
Maeve is accidentally left turned on during a procedure and she finds out the truth about her kind.
Elsie's Blackmail
"Contrapasso", Westworld: Season 1, Episode 5
Elsie blackmails one of the surgeons to show her the body of the host that attacked her in the park.