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Compare and contrast the presentation of the historical D-Day landings on Omaha Beach in the films 'Saving Private Ryan' (1998) and 'The Longest Day' (1962).
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Compare and contrast the presentation of the historical D-Day landings on Omaha Beach in the films 'Saving Private Ryan' (1998) and 'The Longest Day' (1962). by Emilie Chalcraft The primary task of many forms of media, and in this case films, is to entertain an audience. Taking the examples of 'The Longest Day' directed by Darryl F. Zanuck and 'Saving Private Ryan' directed by Steven Spielberg however, it is possible for the audience to look past the story of the D-Day landings at face value and begin to think of the deeper meanings and true purpose of the film. What does the director want to convey with his use of lighting, dialogue or camera movements? How does he or she want the audience to react? Both 'The Longest Day' and 'Saving Private Ryan' have been made for entertainment, but although the clips analysed cover the...
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