Daybreak Excerpt 1: François in his room; the objects (teddy bear, mirror, broach, etc.); the first wipe (1’10”)
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Daybreak Excerpt 1: François in his room; the objects (teddy bear, mirror, broach, etc.); the first wipe (1’10”)
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| 1. | How many shots are there in this sequence after François comes into the room and before the wipe at the end? |
| 2. | What object does François pick up from the mantel and stare at? What can we guess about the importance of this object? |
| 3. | What other objects are clearly visible on the mantel? |
| 4. | What does François do with his new tie? Implications of this act? |
| 5. | What role may the mirror and François’s reflection play here? |
| 6. | What is the function (temporally speaking) of the vertical wipe which serves as a transition at the end of the sequence? |