Abstract
The text is devoted to discussing the formation methods and the functions of screen space in shots by Mieczysław Jahoda in the films Zimowy zmierzch (directed by S. Lenartowicz) and Pętla (directed by W.J. Has). Mieczysław Jahoda is presented as one of the main initiators of stylistic changes in the films of Polish School in the mid 1950s. The analysis concerns the camera means applied by Jahoda in order to obtain screen effects: light, frame composition, photographic optics and perspective transformation. The film shots by Mieczysław Jahoda are characterized by an exceptional ability to evoke mental space, emotions, memory and imagination via the shapes of screen space. Their feature is a special esthetization aimed at creating the atmosphere of films, as well as symbolic and cultural references.
Highlights
Mieczysław Jahoda (b. ) is a member of the groups of directors of photography who, in the second half of the s, created the Polish School and contributed to the signi cant improvement of the role of lm image.[ ]
Mieczysław Jahoda is presented as one of the main initiators of stylistic changes in the lms of Polish School in the mid s. e analysis concerns the camera means applied by Jahoda in order to obtain screen e ects: light, frame composition, photographic optics and perspective transformation. e lm shots by Mieczysław Jahoda are characterized by an exceptional ability to evoke mental space, emotions, memory and imagination via the shapes of screen space. eir feature is a special esthetization aimed at creating the atmosphere of lms, as well as symbolic and cultural references
Mieczysław Jahoda’s feature lm debut as the director of photography was Zimowy zmierzch directed by Stanisław Lenartowicz in
Summary
Mieczysław Jahoda (b. ) is a member of the groups of directors of photography who, in the second half of the s, created the Polish School and contributed to the signi cant improvement of the role of lm image.[ ]. Functions of screen space in shots by Mieczysław Jahoda in the example of his rst feature lms: Zimowy zmierzch and Pętla . Maron Marcin, Functions of screen space in shots by Mieczysław Jahoda in the example of his rst feature lms: Zimowy zmierzch and Pętla.
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