Film Techniques Used In The Film 'The Pink Panthers'

The Pink Panthers are considered the most organized gang of criminals in the world. They have committed over 400 armed robberies across 12 different countries stealing over half a billion dollars worth of jewellery. The documentary “The Pink Panthers” by 60 minutes showcases the criminal activity undergone by the crime group the Pink Panthers and brings to light the brutality and lighting speed of their heist. Throughout the documentary there are many visual hints and filming techniques used to persuade the audience into agreeing with the documentary maker’s perspectives of the Pink Panthers. The visual text The Pink Panthers positions the audience to think about theft and robbery, the intelligence of the group, and the views from the police and accept the perspective of the documentary makers.

Many members of the Pink Panthers were ex-soldiers from Serbia, in the war of Bosnia. Whilst this is being explained in the documentary, they have archival footage of Serbian soldiers using high-end military equipment such as Rocket Propelled Grenades and Heavy Machine Guns to show how dangerous these individuals can be. The Pink Panthers professionalism is also paired with a childish humour, as they act as if their criminal activity is a game. For example the heist the Pink Panthers conducted on the Graff jewellery store in London is where the group received its name. The group stole $80 Million worth of jewellery, the same amount as in the Peter Sellers movie “Return of the Pink Panther” and not only that but police later found a rare blue diamond hidden in a jar of face cream, also the same way a diamond was concealed in the movie “Return of the Pink