The play and its cinematic adaptation share the same narrative heart, yet they engage distinct artistic approaches that evoke varying emotions and experiences. General editing in the movie facilitates controlled pacing and emphasizes pivotal or dramatic moments, specifically moments in which Blanche reveals her true identity in a way. An example of the cinematography and its uniqueness can be found in the scene where Mitch and Blanche go out on a date, and Blanche goes on a dramatic tangent about her husband’s death and how it has shaped her being. Artistic choices in the department of cinematography in this instance allow for the deft building of tension through strategic cuts, whereas the play relies on the continuous flow of scenes and the real-time interaction of actors (or in our case, our depiction of the dialogue and characters) which can lead to a distinct sense of uncertainty that is projected onto the viewer of the cinematic work. This tension created through editing and camera movement prepares the viewer for what is to come in terms of Blanche’s future and destiny while omitting a tone of worry and concern that evokes the viewer’s empathy for Blanche.
Differences between play script and movie
Aug 30th, 2023 by jalomari