Filmmusik-Interpretation

Music almost always intensifies the emotions evoked by scenes in films. For instance, it renders thrilling moments more exhilarating and love scenes more passionate. In this way, music becomes an active part of the plot, influencing viewers' perspectives and directing their attention. Therefore, it must be considered when interpreting films. This book uses numerous examples to demonstrate scholarly film interpretation in practice. Spanning the spectrum from silent films to contemporary ones, it covers diverse genres including thrillers, comedies, Westerns and dramas. Critical subtexts on methodology run throughout the discussion.