Florian Zeller's The Father is devastating; Anthony Hopkins and Olivia Colman are undeniable in their performances. In this video, I'll explain how Zeller crafts such a cathartic experience for the audience, through the language of cinema.
From mise en scène, to composition, the use of light, or set design, come discover why this film resonates on such a deep level. Of course, this is my analysis, so everything discussed is based on opinions and observations.

--

Music:
Scott Buckley - Undertow
Scott Buckley - The things that keep us here
Hayden Folker - The way out (longing)

--

0:00 Introduction
1:36 Mise-en-scène
3:17 Composition
6:02 Degradation
8:33 Devastation

#TheFather
#AnthonyHopkins
#videoessay