RICKS CAFE SEQUENCE CASABLANCA

What is the camera movement like?

the camera tracks characters, leaves them and picks up another character showing the togetherness of the people in Rick’s

What does the montage of the people trying to get visa’s emphasise?

The amount of people that want to leave and get money to afford those visa’s

What kind of cuts does Casablanca use?

MOTIVATING and match on action cuts

What kind of cut is used when we follow the man in the white suit, and what does it do?

meant to orientate the spectator and we are made to feel like we are being lead through the cafe

What does the montage of characters do?

Establishes the plot and gives a narrative to the place

What does the unrestricted narration provide?

The spectator with omniscient access into a variety of different characters’ conversations

How is Rick introduced?

He is playing chess by himself, he is detached and ‘sticks his head out for nobody’ establishing his emotional isotion

Who is Captain Renault and what does he represent?

Corrupt but charming official, shows moral flexibility under Vichy control

How is Major Strasser presented?

Represents Nazi authority and threat

How is Yvonne treated when she is kicked out?

She is dismissed by Rick who shows coldness