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Alphaville, shot in black and white, draws heavily on the visual style of classic film noir. Sequences are comprised of night scenes and interiors with low-key lighting. Figures disappear and emerge through darkness and flumes of smoke. The flashes of signage that appear through the film add graphic impact that disjoints the narrative and visual sequence. The above image contrasts Lemmy Caution's white jacket against the darkness of the city. A dialogue between light and dark emerges. The camera work of the film provides various viewpoints of the narrative. Facial close-ups the characters humanize emotions, enabling the audience to relate. On the other hand, skewed angles and above shots distort the perspective of the plot and the viewer becomes an outsider. |
