Daybreak Excerpt 2: François’s first cigarette, gunshots, music; the first lengthy dissolve (3’50”)
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Daybreak Excerpt 2: François’s first cigarette, gunshots, music; the first lengthy dissolve (3’50”)
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| 1. | François lights a cigarette. This act will take on a special meaning in the context of the film. Watch for it. |
| 2. | Note again the role of the mirror. François turns on the light while he is standing in front of the mirror. Possible implications? |
| 3. | What happens to the teddy bear? Suggest a possible interpretation. |
| 4. | Note again the temporal role of the vertical wipe between the shot in the room and the following exterior shot. Compare this transition with the role of the lengthy dissolve at the end of the sequence. |
| 5. | What role does the music seem to play at the end of the sequence? |