Summary- Clarice Starling, FBI Academy student, a double major in psychology, criminology, graduated magna, hoping to work in Behavioral Science at the FBI. Her father was a policeman and was shot and killed when Clarice was only 10 years old.
She must attempt to work with “Hannibal the Cannibal” in attempting to solve the serial killer known as “Buffalo Bill”. With a recent kidnapping that matches previous Buffalo Bill murders, Clarice knows it is only a matter of time until it is too late for another victim (Catherine Martin).
Thesis- Characters in this film attempt to manipulate in order for their own agenda to succeed. The objectification of women in a man populated occupation working towards her dreams.
Key Concepts-
Diegesis: Refers
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Hannibal Lecter being her focus. Hannibal refuses to talk to many and often tries to manipulate or murder his acquaintances. She is given the advice to stay away from Hannibal and “do not let Hannibal inside your head”. Clarice enters the basement asylum initially to interview Hannibal along with Chilton but asks for him to stay back in hopes of a better outcome.
What is the significance of the red lighting and red objects before Clarice enters the corridor?
Why is Demme putting Clarice in POV especially when men are talking to her? Clarice is a young woman in a male dominated occupation. Why do these shots make you uncomfortable? What is the purpose of extreme-close up shots of Hannibal are for?
Is it a frame within a frame when Hannibal and Clarice are first introduced? If so, why is this significant? Hannibal is standing in alignment with the vertical cell doors.
What does the mis-en-scene of Hannibal Lectures cell say about him and his character?
How did Hannibal become the powerful one in this interrogation and in what ways is this shown in the scene? The scene begins with a tracking shot of Clarice and the other cells. Does Hannibal having glass instead of metal bars affect this