JOURNAL ARTICLE

ASTER'S EYE.

  • Published In: Sight & Sound, 2023, v. 33, n. 5. P. 40 1 of 2

  • Database: Academic Search Ultimate 2 of 2

Abstract

The article provides insights into the visual influences that shaped the style and tone of Ari Aster's film "Beau Is Afraid." The director references films like "Playtime" for its attention to background details and the celebration of life, "Invention for Destruction" for its stagecraft aesthetic, and "Sunset Blvd." for its portrayal of the mother character. Additionally, and "The Ballad of Narayama," Lotte Reiniger's animations.

Additional Information

  • Source:Sight & Sound. 2023/06, Vol. 33, Issue 5, p40
  • Document Type:Article
  • Subject Area:Film
  • Publication Date:2023
  • ISSN:0037-4806
  • Accession Number:163709485

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