CITIZEN KANE
Genre
Drama
Language
VOASTF
Duration
119
Rating
About
FILM 101
Lesson #1 - Mise-en-scène
One of cinema’s most celebrated films, CITIZEN KANE is a masterclass in how visual choices create meaning. Through an analysis of mise-en-scène, including composition, performance, lighting, and costume, this screening examines the relationship between form and content, while exploring how cinema connects to other visual arts.
Synopsis
Charles Foster Kane has just died in his castle. Although he was very popular during his lifetime, the public knew little more than the public side of his life. That is why no one is able to explain his last words: “Rosebud.” A reporter sets out to unravel this mystery by interviewing all those who knew Kane well. And, along with them, we gradually discover the true nature of this man’s personality.
Further reading
The mise-en-scene of Citizen Kane (Cinematic Explorations)
20 inspired visual moments in Citizen Kane (British Film Institute)
Directed by
Orson Welles
Actors
Joseph Cotten, Dorothy Comingore, Ray Collins, George Coulouris, Agnes Moorehea
Country
United States
Version
English with French subtitles
Release year
1941