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The Bonfire Of The Vanities


'The Bonfire Of The Vanities' contains one of the most complex tracking shots ever seen in their opening scene. During this tracking shot the camera is disorientated relating to the main character as he is drunk. This also relates to the genre as we can see its a comedy drama from the camera angels used in contrast with events happening, for example, the camera is disoriented following the main character through many rooms whilst he's knocking over plates stealing food etc. The film titles are white to show the coolness and cleanness of the main character relating to his glamorous and rich lifestyle.

This is a print screen from the opening scene of 'The Bonfire Of The Vanities'. The gold eagle is static/still whilst everything is moving. There is no pan nor movement in the shot symbolising the city never sleeps. The gold eagle symbolises greatness, power, wealth and money.

This is a print screen from the opening of 'The Bonfire Of The Vanities'.Theres a pan shot moving from once place to another. The title of the film evolves into bright lights which turn into the title of the film. This is linked to the 'Bonfire' in the title. This tells us every little detail in a film has a meaning.

The First Frames From The Film: