How Brokeback Mountain Conveys Emotion

A project for my English class. Enjoy.

[@psI6]

In the final scene notice how Enis rearranged their shirts, placing his over Jack's. This was opposite to how Jack kept it in his room. There is definite symbolism here. Enis loved Jack. He wanted to be there for him. Holding him, comforting him, protecting him. It's his way of showing how much Jack meant while saying, he'll never forget. It's the closest thing to realizing Jack's dream (of living together) that Enis will ever have and I firmly believe he kept it until his final day.

[@meerosman9696]

I can relate to the character of Ennis to some extent. What held such person from expressing their feelings is their fears built by the surrounding in which a person has grown up. But when they are alone all those emotions comes out so strongly that its hard to stand them. At time everything seems missereble and empty.

[@sanyolo504]

​@@meerosman9696Same... i have some issues with avoidant attachment and I relate to Ennis so hard. Also the lonelyness it leaves you with.

[@sodamncutestud2]

Enis loved Jack deeply. He was miserable on the inside. And he probably lived a lonely and miserable life until his own death. It’s horrible not being with the one you love when they are alive. And it’s torture knowing you will never be able to see them again, talk to them again, hear their voice again. Sucks they never could spend time together anywhere but Brokeback Mountain.

[@KevinHirst664]

It’s about the tragedy of lives lived without being who you really are, and the heartache of not being able to share your life with the person you love. The fact that they’re gay is irrelevant to the true message of the film. Also, the power in the music of this movie is undeniable and woven perfectly within the storyline.

[@cwunshine]

even reading this made me cry OMFGGG brokeback is just genius

[@blckpnkroseislifeu6658]

i was afraid to watch this movie before because i know how the story ends, well i didnt regret watching it. what a beautiful movie, a gem 🥺💜

[@shawnellemartineaux6212]

No mention of Santaolalla's epic score? It's also a character!

[@darthvader3754]

it really is, and the character is you. the music represents you, as the viewer in this movie. it's rarely used, as you are just observing. When you get drawn in, and it affects you, the music appears. It fades when you need to, it swells when you do. At the end of the movie, when the music builds up and just spills over all the walls it has built up around itself thought the movie, right at the moment your tears spill out of your eyes. Ennis's heart just broke, and so did yours as the music sings out it's pain.

[@shawnellemartineaux6212]

@@darthvader3754 💛

[@joycegrenfell]

Oh, the incidental strings, so beautiful, so expressive. I bought the album to hear the string sections as much as the other songs.

[@shawnellemartineaux6212]

@@joycegrenfell awww

[@MrKillerflipflop]

A school essay that I watch at 11am drunk as a skunk, love the video

[@richardherdman2121]

The 2 greatest screen performances I've seen: Streep as Sophie and Heath as Ennis. I think it's because in both cases they play emotionally broken souls where they consistently have to convey inner turmoil and shame - which is the very essence of their characters' existence from the moment they appear on screen (and also at the heart of the stories). It's a pretty neat trick and only the very best actors can pull it off. Plus in both cases, they so completely disappear into their roles - in look, voice and physical mannerisms - that you're almost shocked when the credits role and you're reminded you were watching a performance. I really believe Heath would have had the same type of illustrious career as Meryl had he lived - i.e. the ability to play a tremendously diverse range of characters that audiences and critics would have lauded decade after decade. It's easy to forget that Heath was only 28 when he died, about the same age Meryl was when she first began kicking it into high gear in the late 70's.

[@ZephyrWrites]

absolutely loved this analysis.

[@алиреза123]

Ok but disgusting

[@SueFie60]

I am very sorry for you!

[@fl3609]

You might have some unresolved feelings.

[@ducatiman1309]

As a 73 year old gayman , this brought back so much of my life of shame , rejection and isolation - it was brave , but distressing for me X

[@JanetPlanetful]

❤💕

[@theghostwiththemost287]

It's just not made for gay ppl it is made for heteros to understand how gay ppl suffer under homophobia.

[@jadattia6723]

it is an amazing Movie made for every Human

[@sanyolo504]

its not just about gay people. It could easily have been about people with different religions, or people from different ranks in society(like titanic movie for example). its about two people who love eachother but cant be together because of society.

[@roaringwater6519]

Tru but as part of the lgbt it’s a damn good romance movie💀😭😭

[@MartinSmith156]

Heterosexuals suffer under homophobia too

[@demoniosolitario]

Brokeback has one of the best endings ever, the quietness of a broken heart still shattering made everyone in the theater cry in silence.

[@kimbarrett9734]

My entire row was weeping quite loudly including me

[@eloquentia7207]

Mine, too! And I sobbed.

[@kimbarrett9734]

That night Heath and Jake were there in person to speak. At last scene thet entered theatre from lobby, I turned and there was Heath Ledger in the aisle right next to me in the dark. Omg I wanted hold him and thank him for this beautiful performance that had me in tears.

[@35jopa]

The way Heath Ledger hugged the shirts both at the parents' home and his home are very, very emotional. The expression on his face. He was holding his tears and yet you could feel his heart has gone into pieces. I had that moment once when I lost my buddy. Believe me, the broken heart can never heal!

[@suppleleaves]

Brokeback Mountain has easily become one of the most impactful works of fiction I’ve been able to immerse myself in. As someone who loves literary analysis, and who feels a lot of passion for the story, I’ve wanted to try making a video essay for a while. Examples like yours help me get over the nerves to actually start the process. Thanks for the great video and the profound insight :)

[@1japanfan883]

You haven’t posted it yet but I hope to see it soon :)

[@lostdeeply397]

This movie kills especially the ending

[@periodt6733]

This was one of the most heartbreaking ending I have ever Seen bro

[@pooppoop8142]

That one argument has such good acting and lines.

[@marthadwyer2856]

You’re so right my friend. So many emotions

[@ykb946]

Im Straight, I don't care it has to do with a couple of gay men... Its a good Movie. Story line, Acting, the Music..Well done!

[@ZephyrWrites]

the cinematography is truly amazing. the framing of the shots, the placement of props, the choice of scenery, the colour palette, the visual storytelling... god, it's so moving, and somehow it tells a story perfectly with an absence of words. the mood and atmosphere is impeccable. the strongest thing about this film is how it makes you feel and the difference it can make in people's minds and views of homosexual relationships. it is a true shame it lost to Crash in the oscars - it definitely deserved that award.

[@zak27986]

Brokeback Mountain is such an amazing movie that I enjoyed. As a heterosexual young man myself born in 1998 from Lakemba, New South Wales, Australia with healthy positive masculinity I absolutely have no problem if boys and men around the world want to show their emotions because we are human beings with emotional feelings. Being bisexual and being homosexual does not make you less of a man & there are bisexual plus homosexual teenage boys & men who are masculine around the world. We males really need to show empathy for boys and men & listen to how they feel inside instead of mocking them & rejecting them by claiming that they are not manly or masculine enough because that is called bullying & it is a dangerous game. What is a man? He is a human male adult enough said men do not have to prove their manhood because that is a huge lie made up by old school gender activist bigots. As a mature young man myself plus other men around the world we do not have to prove our masculinity because that is just machismo not masculinity, so to all my fellow brothers out there just be a compassionate mature gentleman that is it end of story. To all my fellow human brothers and sisters around the world always remember be genuine & take care of one another.

[@panfilolivia]

very well written essay and very nicely narrated and edited. hope you got a good grade!

[@kennedyhill4194]

Seriously beautiful analysis! I'm writing a 10 page paper on Brokeback Mountain and how it uses narrative, so I've been looking for other opinions! I had never considered the importance of blocking and space between characters and how much it subconsciously conveys emotion and relationships. Love this movie and love your interpretation!

[@darthvader3754]

go to that scene where Ennis introduces Alma to Jack. Jack stands in the entry hallway Alma is in the Kitchen. Jack is confined to a tiny space in the house, while also confined to a tiny space in Ennis's life, notice the doors in the background are closed. This establishes that the Ennis/Jack connection is closed off to everyone, except Alma. No one knows. He's both excited and terrified. Alma occupies the much larger space which is reflected in her role in Ennis's life. The open concept of the room hints that their connection is open to the world. She's aware, and hurt. Ennis stands in both spaces simultaneously, one foot in the hall with Jack, one foot in the kitchen with Alma. He's torn and guilty. The construct of the scene speaks volumes that not a word had to explain. It's a beautiful use of "show. don't tell" You "feel" the tension of it. Then there's the dialogue that puts the icing on the cake. This is a masterclass case study on how to craft an emotionally impactful scene, while being minimalistic.

[@josefinagarza241]

What does Ennis say at the end, ___I swear?

[@thekingfirefly1756]

This movie will forver be one of my favorites

[@1978TVP]

00:09:27 there are only few movie scenes that hug your heart so much, but this one is devastating definitely....

[@contenderbp]

One of the best love stories.💎

[@MichaelSpikes-pv6kl]

Excellent movie

[@jessicashadow]

This was an amazing analysis, I really enjoyed how you broke everything down.

[@badbunnyky]

EXCELLENT vid, so many good things you caught, especially in that scene where they reunite with alma in the background. and the note about beautiful nature equating to honesty and love, in contrast to the dull society representing repression and coldness... wow wow wow

[@sarcasticallyrearranged]

Parappa!

[@danielbrown4305]

This was a great video essay, I just finished the movie and you couldn’t have touched on it any better.

[@davissae]

As a straight white guy, this recap made me cry AGAIN. Thank you sir 🙁🙁

[@isaw9969]

yo this video is so good i just saw that this is for an english class. dude this is legit analysis-youtube worthy. great video.

[@itzel1942]

amazing essay, brokeback mountain is truly timeless

[@Sanger2007]

Jack, I swear.

[@cristianopereiradecarvalho685]

Será que bateu um clima entre os dois atores. Uma paixão não confessavel . Esse filme marcou a vida deles para sempre. Jack Gilenhaal você é o cara♥️

[@natalieueno]

amo esse filme 🥲

[@jaydee11.11]

Broke back mountain and call me by your name 💁

[@Reshme77]

Love it

[@boss9321]

Masterpiece movie

[@babepear1024]

Couldn't remember the ending but isolation is not love in a sense of social bonding with individual's value and marriage system. Did two families broke down?.. I wonder 🤔

[@jeremylufilms]

nice one jack!!!!!!!!!!!

[@marioguelbenzu2348]

❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@danigagliardi1087]

Gross best FILMS 😆 TRASH

[@danigagliardi1087]

I was 16 seeing this I was traumatized 😆 🤣 I DEFINITELY CAN SAY LEDGER WASNT MY CHILDHOOD HEART THROB EWW!

[@tyramey1265]

I saw in interview with Annie Proulx, the author of The short story. She says she did not write a gay love story……she wrote a story about homophobia.

[@meldais1]

this rings so true. I saw another comment about how this story portrays how homophobia adversley effects everyone near them too - for the worse. Tragic.

[@shawnguillemette3519]

I know, I had to pulled my car over-balled my eyes out. Beautiful movie.

[@haroldstella1398]

Saddest Part Of Life Is…… REGRETS!! 🥲🥲🥲🥲🥲🥲