Romeo And Juliet Camera Angles Analysis

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Camera angles are used in the film to guide the audience’s focus. Zeffirelli uses limited camera movement, disengaging the audience’s attention, while Luhrmann uses a variety of camera angles to great effect. Close-ups are commonly used throughout the scene to emphasise the character’s emotion. When Romeo attempts to make peace with Tybalt, close up shots are used to emphasise the significance of Romeo’s words. Tybalt rejects his proposal and beats him to the ground. A close up shot is combined with a high angle to further emphasise Romeo’s

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