Sound Analysis

Funny Games (2001) by Michael Haneke

The characters are seen to be a typical middle class family playing middle class games (guess the classical music). The diagetic sound is calm and relaxing which is reflects the families relationship with one another which emphasises the fact that this is a normal family. After a while, the music changes it is contrapuntal sound to the scene. This foreshadows future events in the film that give the audience an understanding of something happening to the family.

 Clockwork Orange (1971) by Stanley Kubrick

From the opening scene, the mysterious non diagetic sound that is heard creates a tense atmosphere which continues even while we are introduced to the characters. Their facial expressions give the audience the impression that the film will be sinister and dark.

Once Upon A Time In The West (1968) by Sergio Leone

      

In the opening scene of Once Upon A Time In The West, the sound is parallel to the scene giving it a sense of mystery and tension. This is reinforced through the facial expressions of the characters.