Dr. Strangelove or: How I Learned to Stop Worrying and Love the Bomb

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Dr. Strangelove or: How I Learned to Stop Worrying and Love the Bomb

Introduction

This film is a 20th Century mocking comedy film, got released in 1964. The movie was directed, produced and co-written by Stanley Kubrick. It is considered that the movie is based upon a novel called Red Alert, by Peter Gorege, which is based upon the Cold War affairs. The movie is principally shot in black and white tone. There is no doubt that the movie is amongst the most popular movies of 1960s, therefore, in this contemporary era, there are several questions heaved to study this genuine piece of art, which has become bases for many modern day films and documenteries.

Question no. 1a: Using scenes from the film, what are at least 4 examples of the unique dynamics that Kubrick brings to Dr. Strangelove in regards to composition in scenes? Explain why your examples help define the personalities of the characters and create a sense of location?

In the movie, there are several new techniques were tried to develop modernism. Kubrick has tried various new shots, lighting techniques and composition, which has made this movie astonishing for the viewers. When I watched this movie critically, I have found various shots, which are quite amazing considering the era of 1960s. The aerial shots which are used to shoot aircraft scenes over the mountains and clouds are quite innovative and original. The scene when General Turgidson calls Group Captain and threatened him. A high angle shot is used to demonstrate the power and authority of the General with harsh lighting. There was another scene when all military and political personalities set together for the meeting; the composition of the round table conference scene was also pretty marvelous. The composition of presidential room is also set quite amazingly, when the president meets with Dr. Strangelove about the formation of the bomb. Definitely the way scenes and compositions are made enhances the definition of each character and the scene. The lighting upon General Turgidson elucidates his power and authority. The low angle shots of aircrafts demonstrate the strategic warfare movement and the hi-tech composition of the presidential suit enlighten his reach and supremacy over the country.

Question no. 1b: How does the lighting in the scenes capture a sense of realism despite the absurdity of the action and characters? Related ...