Amelie essay

The East Station is frequently used as the set for scenes when Amélie has to catch a train. Additionally, the scenes of Amélie walking in town shows narrow town streets, markets, and apartments, which are synonymous with villages around Paris. Other shots show iconic bridges and buildings of Paris.

Electronics of the 1990s, such as CRT televisions, VCRs, and VHS camcorders, were shown in the film along with the older style automobiles and motorcycles. The mise en scene of Amélie helps to reinforce the fact that the film is of French origin; however, cultural references are also utilized.

The film differs from that of a traditional American film. However, the acting and portrayal of the screenplay envelop the viewer into the world of Amélie, the main character. The film lacks large special effects and leads to a more raw film overall contributing to the realness of the film. This film took me slightly out of my comfort zone.