Monday, March 23, 2009

March 26th: Days of Heaven

March 26th's film is Days of Heaven (1978) by Terrence Malick. 


What is it about? A hot-tempered farm laborer convinces the woman he loves to marry their rich but dying boss so that they can have a claim to his fortune.

Why are we watching this? The film has been praised for its painterly images, Oscar-winning cinematography, and beautiful musical score. 




Cinematography Note: Shot almost entirely at "magic hour," the hours between day and night early in the morning and late in the evening. Terrence Malick wanted to have a white sky and no sight of the sun (IMDB).

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