The film Conspiracy directed by Frank Pierson was shot from the perspective of the Nazis instead of the Allies or the Jews which differs from most films that revolves around the topic of World War II. The film focuses mainly on the meeting that was held by the Nazi government to “discuss” about the final solution to the Jewish question while delving into the minds of the Nazi officials. Within the film, the persona of the characters as well as their characteristics were built vividly with the assist of several cinematic techniques. The totalitarian government of the Nazis in the film Conspiracy is portray to be rigorous, ruthless, and sovereign in the scenes when the servants are preparing for the meeting, the grand entrance of General Heydrich, and when Eichmann …show more content…
The atmosphere in the meeting room is heavy and depressing for the other officials are about to be informed with a horrific news. The lighting is dark which corresponds with the mood of the scene and it also symbolizes that the meeting is in secret. Eichmann paused and took a few breathes before he started. Indicating that what he is about to say is a heavy topic. The meeting is extra silent while Eichmann’s talking. Everyone is in deep thought. The color tone of the scene becomes warmer than the previous scenes, indicating that the meeting is on heat and that the meeting has reached its climax. A long pan-shot of shoulder shots is used when Eichmann was introducing poison gas showing Eichmann’s expressions from different angles. Then, the frames cut into close-ups of different officials’ reactions and facial expressions. Some even giggled when they heard that the bodies of poison gas victims come out “pink”. How inhumane it is to laugh while others suffer. This scene uses camera work to portray the ruthlessness of the