Summarize one of Pudovkin's techniques outlined in this video essay that interests you. How does it contribute to the storytelling in the modern movie clip that the narrator talks about? Why do you find this interesting?
One of Pudovkin's techniques outlined in the video essay that interests me is contrast, which is cutting from one shot to a very different shot that forces the viewer to compare both scenes. The movie clip that the used to explain this technique was from the Godfather where Michael Corleone is at his nephew's christening and is renouncing the devil while his men, that he ordered, are murdering the other crime bosses of New York. This use of contrast exposes the hypocrisy of Michael and shows how far he's willing to go and how deep his deceit runs. With the juxtaposition of holy music layered on top of the murders, it creates this chilling effect where the viewers can feel horrified by what's happening. I find this incredibly interesting because of the emotional response felt by the audience (the chilling comparison) and just how much story is told through such a technique.
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