I really found the concept of the “Rosebud” to be very interesting throughout the film. In the beginning of the film it seems as if it has so much significance, representing Charles Foster Kane’s last words. However throughout the next parts of the film it seems to decimate in importance until it is finally revealed that “Rosebud” is actually just the name of the sled that Kane would use when he was young. While this may be where the film ends I still believe that the “rosebud” carries a greater importance and meaning for Charles Foster Kane and the film as a whole. In addition, another riveting aspect of the film to me was the role cinematography played in the developing the overall plot of the film. The use of deep focus cinematography added
The film Citizen Kane is a mystery beginning in Xanadu, Florida, with Charles Foster Kane on his deathbed. Holding a snow globe, he utters “Rosebud” before dying. Reporter Jerry Thompson sets out to tell Kane’s story, as well as discover the meaning of Rosebud. Thompson begins to interview all of Kane’s known friends and associates. First, Kane’s second wife, Susan Alexander Kane, is interviewed, but refuses to speak about her late husband. The story then moves to Charles Kane’s childhood. Mary Kane, his mother, discovers a gold mine on their property in Colorado, bringing them out of poverty. Playing with a sled, Charles discovers he’s being sent away to be raised by a bank in New York. Walter Thatcher arranges a trust fund to be received by Kane upon turning 25. Years
First, the poem “The Rose that Grew from concrete” uses Symbols and conflict to develop the theme of You have to rise above the obstacles. First, the author uses Symbols to develop the theme
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Citizen Kane has many good examples to show Mise-on-scene usage. The scene that I believe is the most significant and powerful mise-en-scene that I have this seen this semester exists in this movie. This occurs when the parents of the young boy are speaking with a gentleman in the house. As the people are speaking we see the boy playing in the snow as we look into the background through the window. This scene represents the innocence that is stolen from him in this exact moment. Here he is pure and innocent and naïve, but we never see him in this state after the pivotal change that is taking place without his knowledge. The boy ultimately stays in the middle of the frame the whole movie this making this part the most dramatic of the movie. A decision is being made on the boy’s life and the boy is unknowing of it and doesn't have a care in the world as he plays in the snow. The entire movie is affected by this one scene that continues with the boy in the middle the entire time. His dying word is “rosebud”. This is the sled that he was playing with during this important scene. Without this scene we would not know the importance of the sled at the end....
...a film that was revolutionary in its production, its subtext as understood in historical reference, and its lasting effects on the horror genre.
Citizen Kane is often recognized as one of the greatest films ever created because of how advanced it was compared to other films of its time. The producer, cinematrogropher, actros, and editors should all be equally credited for how well constructed this film was. Orson Welles used many different aspects of editing,sound, and Mise-en-Scene to create the world of the film. After watching this film and the scene "Breakfast Montage" its pretty obvious as to why the film was nominated for nine Acadamy Awards.
In your view, how does Welles’ portrayal of the complex nature of happiness contribute to the enduring value of Citizen Kane?
Carter Kane has been traveling around the world since he was eight years old. He was homeschooled by his father, Julius Kane, who was Egyptologist. Julius Kane was hiding a huge secret, he was an Egyptian magician. On Christmas Eve, Carter and Julius head to London to visit Carter's sister, Sadie, who lives as a British student. Both siblings (who look nothing alike) were separated at a very young age, Sadie to live with her grandparents, and Carter with his father. Julius picked up Sadie, and discovered that one out of the two days of the year they get the spend together was going to be occupied by a trip to British Museum. Before heading there, both children spy on their dad talking to a strange man named Amos. They had no idea what the adults were talking about, but when the reckless Sadie popped out to say hi to her dad, Amos disappears. While at the museum, Sadie and Carter noticed that their dad was extremely interested in one specific artifact, the Rosetta Stone. Julius Kane ended up blowing the artifact up by trying to summon Osiris. He also accidentally released the other ch...
The characters in Rose Madder are Rose McClendon Daniels a women who was married and abused by her husband for nearly 14 years and Norman Daniels a crazy cop who is in pursuit of his wife Rosie. Bill Steiner is the guy that Rosie buys the picture from and they also fall in love, Anna Stevenson is the owner of the Daughters and Sisters organization that helps women coming out of abusive relationships. Peter Slowik is Anna Stevenson’s ex-husband who tells Rosie to go to the Daughters and Sisters place and he is later killed by Norman. Rose Madder is the woman in the picture that Rosie bought, and Mr. Lefferts is a man who gives Rosie a job reading books for a “Books on Tape Company”.
The thing that will firstly strike the viewer about the film is the the dynamism of the film and the multiple levels of meaning at which the film operates. This film can be very much seen as Stanley Kubrick’s critique of modern culture and society, and a clear voice against the corruption of man.
The highly acclaimed Citizen Kane creates drama and suspense to the viewer. Orson Welles designed this film to enhance the viewer’s opinion about light and darkness, staging, proxemics, personal theme development, and materialism. Creating one of the most astounding films to the cinematography world, Welles conveys many stylistic features as well as fundamentals of cinematography. It is an amazing film and will have an everlasting impact on the world of film.
A large fraction of the opening chapter is appointed to the rosebush and to some weeds that grow next to the prison. Hawthorne assumes that a wild rose beside the prison door may help to symbolize some fresh virtuous blossom, that may be found along the path, or relieve the drowning ending of an account of human fragility and anguish (Waggoner 119).
Sarah Street said, “in Citizen Kane Welles is criticizing fundamental contradictions within monopolistic journalism and political rhetoric.” He wasn’t only showcasing his talents in film he was conveying a real message to the public. He was criticizing the way people’s agenda can truly affect the world as seen through Hearst these individuals have great power, but often lack honesty in the way of doing things. Another critic Armstrong says the script “asks you to ponder the meaning of someone's life. What makes living worthwhile? What makes a person happy: money, love, power? How do we make sense of that life--by what was said, what was done, or by what is left?” This great description entails many of the other elements Welles wanted to face. Although Kane had all he ever wanted what did he accomplish and what was he missing and searching for all his life. This draws back to the main search in the story for Rosebud. Welles while creating a wonderful visual piece also had the thrilling unique story to go along with
Citizen Kane is a film by Orson Welles. It’s a classic film from 1941 and it still holds up today. It holds up today for its evaluation of what is the value in a mans life. The film holds up because it tells the story of a wealthy man who lives whole life unhappy because he is searching for a time that was much simpler. The film teaches people that all the money in the world can not buy happiness. The whole film is people trying to understand the main character Charles Foster Kane’s last word “Rosebud”. The word “Rosebud” refers to Charles Foster Kane’s childhood sled. This sled represent’s Kane’s youth and innocence. At a young age Charles Foster Kane is uprooted from his life of being a young boy in poor family and is taken in by a wealthy
The very first mention of the rosebush explains it rooted beside the door to the prison, “But, on one side of the portal, and rooted almost at the threshold, was a wild rose-bush.” The rosebush represents beauty, a sin in puritan society, against hard punishment. It’s rooted beside the prison door, where puritans would be punished for their sins. Red roses are often a symbol of romance and sensuality, which is