Orson Welles’ Films

Themes associated with tragedies and epics
Downfall of a public figure, often due to arrogance and pride (danger found within the self)
Power and wealth as corrupting forces
Defeat often symbolized by literal fall
Innocence akin to ignorance, predators and victims
Fixation on the past, literally and physically (decay, old age)
Main character unable to love yet demands to be loved
Mirror shot often used to reflect a fractious (irritable) personality
Long takes and crane shots