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close up of the tree

posted 9 years ago by bajopalabra
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Hi, I didn't understand the closeup to a tree when the girls are kidnapped. Why? I suspected this was a clue for discovering the crime, but it wasn't... why, what is the reason to do a close up to the tree ????

[–] Off-chka 9 years ago

It kinda created suspense. I guess that was the purpose?

[–] svalinanikola 8 years ago

Probably.

[–] onefortheguns 8 years ago

I think it was an abstract way of showing that some time had gone by, I wondered about it myself, since trees don't play any significant part in the movie. Oh well, at least it was in focus! The movie's cinematography was excellent

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[–] midwestdawg83 7 years ago

Trees don't move unless uprooted. Killer didn't move until she was discovered, stayed in he same place and grew old. Symbolism