APOCALYPSE NOW : ending and themes analysis

Analyse how the final  scenes ( and any other scenes ) in Apocalypse Now use film form to explore the themes in the film of the nature of war, the nature and background of the Vietnam war in particular , human nature, power. evil and colonialism and imperialism.

APOCALYPSE NOW opening analysis

OPENING SCENE

Analyse the opening  of the film  in terms of its use of film form to create meaning and provoke a response in the audience


Cinematography ( use of camera angle, movement and framing ,lighting and colour )

Editing ( transitions, order of shots and sequences, layering of images)

Mise-en-scene ( setting ,key props/objects , costume etc.)

Sound  ( music, sound effects and spoken word)

Performance  ( body language, posture, gesture,  tone, emotional impact etc.)



What do you think the intended response is by the director ?



How does it differ in introducing its main character from the methods used in Casablanca and why ?