Titanic and the Gaze in Film Theory

False (B)

ultimate vision

<p>Rose</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Camera floating through wreckage = Transforms the wreckage to its former glory Ship's watchtower = Commentary on power of vision and the illusion of surveillance Use of 'looks' = Conveys social dynamics, power and romantic attraction.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>It portrayed easily recognizable experiences of love and tragedy. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>False (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Her willingness to leave her social class for Jack and a connection with the audience.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>gradual</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>To allow the audience to intimately experience their relationship. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Slowly introduced with shots of her accessories and then finally her face = Rose Immediately shown with a pan of other characters and then focusing on him = Jack Frustrated by the confines of her social class = Rose First seen looking at Rose from a lower-class deck = Jack</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>False (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Approximately $200 million budget and over $1 billion gross.</p> Signup and view all the answers

The act of looking, gazing, or staring, especially in a film, can convey emotions, social dynamics, power relationships, and romantic attraction.

In Titanic, the audience becomes part of the story by having a direct 'look' at characters, experiencing their emotions and the world around them.

The power of the camera to change the perspective of the scene and create a sense of time and place.

The illusion that the audience has total visibility and control over the film.

The film explores social class differences by showcasing the contrasting experiences of the wealthy and working class characters.

In film, the "gaze" refers to the way characters, cameras, and audiences look at each other and the world around them. It reveals the characters' emotions and relationships.

The "gaze" can be used to convey a character's social position, emotions, and attraction to another character. For example, a brief glance can convey attraction, while avoiding eye contact might indicate social distance or discomfort.

In Titanic, Rose's gradual introduction—starting with her hand, then foot, umbrella, hat, and finally her face—highlights her elegance and social status. In contrast, Jack's immediate introduction, revealed through a window, emphasizes his lower social class and casual presence.

Rose's initial refusal to fully return Jack's gaze reflects her awareness of their social difference and her reluctance to engage with him fully. This conveys the social divide between them while also suggesting an underlying attraction.

When Rose descends the grand staircase, her direct gaze at Jack demonstrates her willingness to challenge social norms and embrace him. By looking directly at the camera, she invites the audience into her emotional journey, breaking the fourth wall and creating a connection.

The use of camera perspectives during Rose and Jack's dance, placing the audience alongside them, breaks the fourth wall and allows us to experience their joy and connection more intimately. This increases the emotional impact of their tragic ending.

The "fantasy" ending of Titanic uses a

The shifting gaze between characters, camera, and audience highlights the film's central themes of social class, love, and tragedy, making the story more relatable and emotionally impactful.