As we take a cursory look of the city, we notice that the society appears to be very lively, crowded, bustling and excited. However, as we gain a deep understanding into reality, we may notice another dimension to this feeling of togetherness. The gray side of humanity is illustrated through the heartbreaking movie "Nobody Knows" by Hirokazu Koreeda.
[...] The reality in Koreeda's film Nobody Knows As we take a cursory look of the city, we notice that the society appears to be very lively, crowded, bustling and excited. However, as we gain a deep understanding into reality, we may notice another dimension to this feeling of togetherness. The gray side of humanity is illustrated through the heartbreaking movie “Nobody Knows” by Hirokazu Koreeda. Using effective cinematography and mise-en-scene elements, Koreeda illustrates the simple truth that children simply cannot survive without their parents. [...]
[...] This is significant in symbolizing Akira and Kyoko's loss of innocence, and foreshadows their fates in realizing the darkness of humanity. Besides heightening the emotional appeal through cinematography, Koreeda also uses mise-en-scene elements to appeal to the audience. For instance, stairs is an important mise-en-scene element in this movie, as many scenes are portrayed with Akira walking up and down the stairs. One particular scene that is very significant would be where Akira walks up the stairs using the tilt shot. [...]
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