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An analysis of mise en scene, cinematography, editing and sound in the opening sequence of "Raging Bull"
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An analysis of mise en scene, cinematography, editing and sound in the opening sequence of "Raging Bull" "Raging Bull" (1980) is an unrelenting, searing biopic and dramatic tragedy - based on the real life story of the unlovable, stubborn middleweight boxing champion Jake La Motta. His life passes through successive stages of punishment, compromise, and self-disintegration. The film is directed by Scorsese, famous for his Italian-American films, including "Mean Streets" (1974) and "GoodFellas" (1990). The tale of La Motta's downfall is a reversal of the sentimental, much-loved boxer/hero story in "Rocky" (1976). Its tone resembled previous boxing genre films, including "Golden Boy" (1939), "Body and Soul" (1947), "Champion" (1949), and "The Set-Up" (1949). The skilfully made film was both praised and vilified at the time of its release, but has since been rated as one of the best films of its decade. Out of its eight Academy Awards...
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