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why this movie is shot in Black and White?

posted 10 years ago by theshaileshparmar
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I cant get it.
I lyk b & w. But not sure why Haneke choose b&w over color. May be because of the era the movie based in or any thing else.
If anybody have answer?

[–] gizmomogwai 10 years ago

I would assume because of the time the film is set in.

[–] rosarypliers 10 years ago

Yes, because all photography from that time is in black and white, we associate that period of time with monochromous photography. Also, it emphasizes the strict Protestantism of that time, as black and white as a Lutheran minister's garb. Colors can stand for passion and joy, in a way black, white, and gray cannot.

You may cross-examine.

[–] theshaileshparmar 10 years ago

I think you right, rosarypilers.
Colors stnds for joy, and story is not about joy. It reflects the characters of the movie. Where people were either white or black and someone grey.
Thnks for the reply.

[–] Jill-McBain 8 years ago

Because it's also the story of Ingmar Bergman. He is a huge reference to this film, he is everywhere.

'Ne cherchez plus mon coeur, les bêtes l'ont mangé.' Baudelaire

[–] Levin_11 9 years ago

There exists an interview with Haneke about this movie; it also includes his own answer to your question..

http://www.salon.com/2010/01/03/haneke/

[–] theshaileshparmar 9 years ago

Thanks, Levin_11,
It was a great interview. and I found my answer, so thanks again.

[–] Nemesis42 9 years ago

For an EXTRA authentic sheen of these particular depressing heritage times.

[–] prplayer 8 years ago

i'm thankful the director chose to do this, love it when a movie has a certain atmosphere to it because of being shot in b&w

other examples: Psycho, Schindler's List

so many movies, so little time

[–] AtoZ2014 8 years ago

Filmed in color but then drained the color, so the look is "black and white." Additional work on the "look" during post production.

[–] rudeboymurray (3241) 5 years ago

It's one of the most visually striking, evocative and haunting films of recent years. The choice of black and white was a masterstroke.