Oh, and I agree about those dark, dark scenes. At times, very hard to make out details, although it did make for a very scary effect.
Realistic too. No bright electric lights back then, that's for sure. Reminds me of the film "Lincoln". It had similarly lit scenes, for a realistic 19th Century effect.
Of course, one could say that all Eggers' films are just plain dark - not just the lighting (or lack thereof) but the plots. Does make for very arty atmospheric viewing.
*Edited to add: That's an interesting tidbit about Orlok being blood-proud and insisting upon proper protocol when being addressed by Thomas. Ironic for a vampire, but really emphasizes the character's pride and arrogance.
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Realistic too. No bright electric lights back then, that's for sure. Reminds me of the film "Lincoln". It had similarly lit scenes, for a realistic 19th Century effect.
Of course, one could say that all Eggers' films are just plain dark - not just the lighting (or lack thereof) but the plots. Does make for very arty atmospheric viewing.
*Edited to add: That's an interesting tidbit about Orlok being blood-proud and insisting upon proper protocol when being addressed by Thomas. Ironic for a vampire, but really emphasizes the character's pride and arrogance.