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Wittness - peter weir
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How does the film Witness explore isolation and violence? In your answer, you should refer closely to at least two scenes and explore the ideas, forms and cinematic language used in the film. In the film ‘Witness’, Peter Weir illustrates the clash of two worlds. Weir’s main purpose in this film is to show the division of societies, juxtaposing the Amish society with the contemporary society. Weir explores the main themes of isolation and violence between the two societies. Weir depicts his admiration of the Amish society in a favourable light while presenting the contemporary society negatively as a malevolent place of violence, corruption and isolation. It is through the cinematic elements and objects of symbolism that Weir is able to express his admiration and communicate his message to his audience. The Amish live their way of life and their values in which they believe is in harmony and isolation from contemporary society. Through the establishing scenes, a lengthy long shot of the Amish people gradually emerging from the softly swaying grass as they walk together as a community to their peaceful village. The horizon cuts across the frame showing large portions of blue sky to emphasise the freedom and openness of the Amish community. The adding of non-diegetic orchestral music deepens the mood of peace and freedom in the community. The setting of the Amish village is constructed to illustrate their isolation from the contemporary society. Aspects of the Amish uniform and their way of speaking German, make the Amish different from normal society. Another aspect of separation from the contemporary society is the rejection of modern conveniences; audiences view the Amish using horses and buggies instead of cars for transport. The city stands as a symbol of a malevolent place for the Amish.
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