Bustillo Oro Monjes

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Hannah Holton ARH 341R 05/01/2024. Apertures and Aesthetics: An Analysis of Juan Bustillo Oro & Agustin Jimenez’s Partnership in Dos Monjes (1934) The symbiotic relationship between photographers and filmmakers often transcends traditional boundaries, enriching both mediums with diverse perspectives and techniques, but in Mexican cinema, it is often essential to the quality and longevity of a film. A compelling example of such collaboration can be found in the creative partnership between filmmaker Juan Bustillo Oro and photographer Agustn Jiménez, culminating in their groundbreaking work, Dos Monjes (1934). This essay will explore the convergence of their artistic visions, the influences that shaped their craft, and the enduring impact of …show more content…

Actors might be silhouetted, light and shadow will play across a character’s face to illustrate their internal tension or hidden goals, and colors are inverted depending on who sees themselves as the protagonist within their perspective of the tale. Their collaboration extended beyond practical and technical considerations, encompassing broader aesthetic and intellectual influences. Bustillo Oro's fascination with German expressionism and Jiménez's admiration for avant-garde photography converged in Dos Monjes, resulting in a cinematic masterpiece that defied categorization that would influence later works for each artist. Bustillo would continue to go against the grain of popular cinema and make Expressionist films for a short period, even though documentary-style filmmaking was en vogue, before switching gears to more conventional stories and dramas due to waning interest in Expressionist films. Jimenez would go on to work with other famous directors, perhaps most notably Surrealist filmmaker Luis Buneul, and would achieve fame in his own right for his photography. However, the film's lasting impact on the world of Mexican cinema remains a testament to the enduring legacy of their work together, inspiring future generations

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