1974, John Cassavates, American independent
Down at home dispay of acting, psychological depth
use of master shots yes, long takes, but perhaps surprising number of cuts for 'pure acting'
direction really is pretty pragmatic; telephoto refocusses when necessary, also wide angle for stiller scenes
long scenes, stay on the dialgoue
more abstract than the Leigh film, exploring the limits of the social conditions rather than the realities
performances are pitch perfect, go with verite feel of camerawork and film stock (natural lighting)
clear reverses of sanity/ madness/ love/ hate
lack of narrative thrust is impressive
fine, stronger than pure naturalism
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