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Movie Compare And Contrast Zeffirelli's

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The first difference that stands out first when watching the opening scene of these two movies are setting. Zeffirelli’s version is set in Verona, Italy although Luhrmann’s version is set in Verona Beach in California. The use of different locations helps to show the time periods of the different movies straight away. The variability of location remains different throughout both of the opening scenes in the movies. The location in Zeffirelli’s opening scene remains the same until it is swapped for another location towards the end. The consistency of the location helps replicate the feel of the stage at the theatre as the viewer is looking at one main location like an audience member at the theatre. However, in Luhrmann’s adaptation the location is being constantly changed with the opening scene having 5 different locations. The numerous different locations exemplify the cinematic element of Luhrmann’s version which is the exact opposite intention of Zeffirelli’s interpretation. …show more content…

Zeffirelli and Luhrmann use props very differently. Zeffirelli uses a large quantity of props which makes the film feel more lifelike. He also uses props to convey messages. An example of this is the aftermath of the fight in the market. The camera pans to show the marketplace after the fight and shows misplaced food and hay strewn across the ground. The placement of these props helps to demonstrate the severity of the fight and chaos between the families. Whereas in Luhrmann’s version after the fight between the families the gas station goes up in flames. While the message is the same Luhrmann uses setting rather than props to convey the message. Another difference between the two versions that is very distinguishable is the

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