Inglourious Basterds - The Elements of Suspense

Examining the elements of suspense that Quentin Tarantino put to use in the opening scene of Inglourious Basterds.
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Inglourious Basterds
Screenplay by Quentin Tarantino
Directed by Quentin Tarantino
Starring Brad Pitt, Christoph Waltz, Mélanie Laurent, Michael Fassbender, Diane Kruger
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[@LessonsfromtheScreenplay]

One of my favorite scenes from one of my favorite Tarantino films! What films should I do next? Let me know!

[@bryan.e]

You should do a video on The Master, highlighting the character traits that separate yet unite Freddie and The Master

[@andynguyen3271]

the pianist maybe?

[@ericpoulsen3087]

Do "Babel" (2006)! Great video though!

[@petercraig3745]

I'd love to see you look at the Joe Wright trilogy - Pride & Prejudice, Atonement, and Anna Karenina - and do something on adaptations.

[@SleepscapeSerenity]

one of my favorite scenes too. sometimes i just watch it for that scene and then stop

[@yuio39]

Landa wasn't just grabbing the daughter to create an uneasy feeling, you can see that he is checking her pulse, which is even more terrifying

[@kat-we2ny]

Zach Buford I never realized that, that’s really interesting!

[@NesrocksGamingVideos]

That makes perfect sense, nicely caught!

[@rosiebanks5618]

Omg well noticed

[@taylorwilliams4179]

So creepy and terrifying. Never noticed it until now.

[@BrokkoliSchleuder]

Good eye. Though this doesn't necessarily tell him anything as they'd probably be very nervous anyway - regardless of whether they were hiding people or not.

[@kleihenke1]

Christoph Waltz is such a brilliant actor.

[@Ot-ej5gi]

Oh, please anybody with a tinge of malevolence in their character and intellect in their brain would be able to play the scene just as well. Why else? because it creates zero pressure for the actor; the actor is in FULL control. So, not only he could give full expression to his shadow, he could do so with an TOTAL impunity

[@christoffervilstrup6538]

no wonder he back for Django Unchained

[@tiaaaron3278]

@@christoffervilstrup6538 He got back to play the same character again.

[@emceehamma3693]

Vadim Galperin little bit of Jung and all of a sudden you’re a masterclass actor? Not sure about that man

[@aimangamer1057]

@@tiaaaron3278 is that why he won OSCAR ?

[@MrTikitombo]

One amazing thing about this scene that you wouldn't even notice without some basic knowledge of French is how Landa talks formally to LaPadite for the first part of the conversation, which is normal for speaking to someone you've just met. However, after Landa gets LaPadite to admit to hiding Jews and they switch back to French, he uses informal speech with him, as a subtle way of showing that LaPadite has lost any power he might had had the illusion of having.

[@josearcanjo5079]

I believe his last french lines were actually directed towards the german soldiers, as a cover up "ready, aim, fire!". I thought that maybe the ordinary SS german soldiers didn't understand french so well, that's why Landa's performance gets a little bit sloppy and overtheatrical.

[@Just.Bleed1]

José Arcanjo no, his last french words are "mademoiselles, je vous remerci pour la lait et je vous dis adieu" wich means "ladys I thank you for the milk and I say goodbye" meanwhile he makes hand gestures to the soldiers indicating them to fire, I don't think that's over acting

[@hattyc]

I think you’re all right. *shrugs*

[@mr.berimbolo827]

@@runningcoyote9972 why do you wanna know that so much? I see your comment everywhere. Is this for a school project?

[@runningcoyote9972]

@@mr.berimbolo827 yes I took a screenplay major on my filming academy at my country, could you help me with this ? but change subject, do you ever find a movie or series who most activate each character heart voice, rather focus on their speak through their mouth ? coz at reality we mostly talk through our mind, didn't we ?

[@CerealMr]

This scene can easily be a movie by itself...

[@liteoner]

That's basically the Hateful Eight

[@thekcsugethe_kc_suge7930]

Well more like a short but yes it could be a standalone piece

[@EvilDaren]

There's gonna be a 10 episode season on El Rey Network

[@HeloisGevit]

@@EvilDaren You serious?

[@Ahmed-iam]

Fuck you, you sexy bum

[@KarachoBolzen]

"Oh please Mister LaPatite, this is your house, make yourself comfortable" feels like an absolute power statement to me. Can't quite express why; maybe even though he's saying it's LaPatite's home, it is Landa who allows LaPatite to make himself comfortable, implying that Landa is in power.

[@RomanZolanski123]

Yup. “I now give you permission to relax.”

[@grass5697]

@@RomanZolanski123 ikr its like saying i know this is your house but i give you permissionto feel comfortable....

[@hugopereira5640]

How the fuck is that a power statement. Holy shit. It's just basic politeness. Would you really lit up a cigarrete if a cop was in your house for whatever reason? Jesus. Stop over-analyzing everything. No wonder the Rick and Morty creators got sick of people like you. And yes, the series is different but it's the exact same fucking thing.

[@MrAKJUICY]

@@hugopereira5640 who the fuck shit in your cereal prick

[@samuelwarshaw9480]

@@hugopereira5640 yes, it is absolutely a power play of Hans taking the superior position of himself over them.

[@fjh2045]

Tarintino is a master of screenwriting and Hans Landa has to be one of his best characters

[@tranphuongnam1860]

@@trendslash7540 Because, it's not like you're always presented with a villain that is in total control, and just toying with his victim.

[@HAL--gb6uf]

@@trendslash7540 its not irritating.i think he is the more liked

[@alexandersong5753]

and because Christolph Waltz is a great actor

[@CaughtRedHanged]

@@alexandersong5753 and to quote Tarantino: "so you understand how Christoph and I created Landa, the way you see him in the movie" ,-)

[@oliverford5367]

This is the best scene in the film, after this it goes a bit off the rails

[@partyman8848]

Did anyone notice him soaking himself in warter so hanz wouldn't no if he was sweating of Fear

[@prezmil4282]

Yes but I never really thought about it til recently

[@True38]

Perhaps, but then again he was working, so it might just have been him washing off the sweat he had already.

[@dwaynegreene152]

I literally just thought of that when i came across your comment. Spooky

[@SaintSC05]

Nah, he's just cleaning himself.

[@dougellsworth3545]

I think he was also making sure the family was hidden from view to see if he had to try and delay Landa from entering the house. He glances through the window while washing.

[@HarryBalzacc]

This movie made me realize how amazing central and Western European actors are. Christoph Waltz, Diane Kruger, Mélanie Laurent, and August Diehl, Their adaptability and how they’re multi lingual is so perfect for these roles

[@arigar3126]

And don't forget Daniel Brühl!

[@normie2716]

And Til Schweiger, even though he had almost no lines, I still loved that guy. "Say auf Wiedersehen to your Nazi balls" 🤣

[@tamla9875]

No, America is number one. I love America.

[@TheWelchProductions]

@@tamla9875 Shut up.

[@jameslarkin3859]

i believe the bar scene in this film to be more tense especially when the Nazi officer joins the table.

[@LessonsfromtheScreenplay]

I agree actually, it was just more complicated to use as an example. But that's my favorite scene.

[@jameslarkin3859]

Lessons from the Screenplay Fassbender shines in that scene

[@randomguy6679]

James Larkin Fassbender shines in most scenes

[@brendonford3838]

I actually prefer this scene to the bar scene because I feel this one is the perfect length, has a greater change in the energy of the scene, the other guy in the scene does such a great job being subtly broken down. Also the bar scene is so busy and erratic while this one is measured and cerebral. But that's just my opinion cause I'm in love with this scene. They're both great

[@joeyclemenza7339]

James Larkin there's that one moment in the bar scene wherein tension turns to dread, and it's so masterfully done.... every time I see it, it still puts the knot in my stomach. The German three... Man, it's like watching a getaway car flip out of control JUST as they're about to make the grand getaway.... gets me every time.

[@peppy619]

From that very first scene we knew that Christoph Waltz was an outstanding actor

[@LessonsfromtheScreenplay]

Very true

[@Iheartdgd]

Absolutely

[@opedromagico]

Tarantino has such good writing that he can show people's faces for several seconds while they aren't saying anything, just staring. For me, he is saying "imagine what he is thinking about" and "imagine what would you do in this situation", both of which require a longer shot to work, and the result always amazes me. I've been using this on my projects whenever I want to emphasize the tension in a scene.

[@cw8682]

Yup and the close ups he does also tell u what’s happening right now is very important

[@maximillianirfan1194]

Agree!

[@AnuAnoop07]

Agreed

[@jamessullivan4391]

Well in that case... piss off!

[@margaesperanza]

I really loved how they used "speaking in english" as a smart little quirk in the scene as well. Landa realized that the people under the floor boards weren't aware about their impending doom because they couldnt understand english.

[@theplotsynopsis1112]

You just made have to watch this movie again for the hundredth time.

[@LessonsfromtheScreenplay]

You're welcome ;)

[@iv0rysh0es39]

Let's all give Denis Ménochet the due credit deserved. Just like the gas station manager opposite Anton Chigurgh, their supporting performances incredibly enhance both of these dastardly antagonists.

[@LessonsfromtheScreenplay]

YES!

[@dilakosplays5900]

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Now 421

[@honigtau.bunsenbrenner]

Denis Ménochet played in one of the best movies in the last few years: Jusqu’à la garde / Custody

[@AnnaMarianne]

His tears always move me into tears as well. Hell, I started tearing up watching this video.

[@heatherperleberg7816]

And when Shoshanna is running away, Hans yells "Au revoir", meaning goodbye, but more specifically that he will see her again. Great detail.

[@XFallenFreakX]

I am not sure if a lot of people notice this but one of my FAVORITE parts of this film is the desert scene between Shoshanna and Hans and he demands she waits for the cream, despite both people knowing she is Jewish, and he keeps up that act until he goes to confront her and then seemingly "forgets" what he was going to say. It is truly brilliant in the most subtle of ways.

[@lardonirdesco]

The point of that scene and the driver of the tension is exactly this, 'Does Landa know?' Its actually never fully answered in the movie, but that is what is driving the tension of that scene. We all as viewers know Shosanna's story and we know that she escaped him and her keeping calm under the pressure of being in his presence is only a minor point in this scene. But the tension in this scene hinges on the question of does Landa know? Part of what makes Landa so great as a character is the fact we don't know what he is thinking and we suspect he knows, But we never get clarity on the matter and that is what drives the tension of that scene because we don't really know if Shosanna got away with it or not and we see that fear at the end of the scene itself in her reaction when he leaves which is both a reaction when Landa forgets his question and thinking she may have been rumbled. But also in her reaction at the end of the scene when Landa leaves as we see the fear that she might be killed at any moment, But also her asking herself the question......... Does Landa know?.

[@FirstOfTheMagi]

Another part of that scene that I always found amusing is that he orders her a glass of milk, exactly what he drank when he had her family slaughtered

[@ericdunn555]

@@FirstOfTheMagi Also he insists that she waits for the cream, which would be non-kosher in this context, so he is forcing her to go against her religion - if she is Jewish - by expecting her to eat the cream. So many more subtle, almost imperceptible, strands to this scene, too - which was shot in one take of over 5 minutes.

[@ahmedmustapha5051]

@@FirstOfTheMagi Which again adds to the question: "Does Landa know?"

[@SweatpantsPG]

When were they in the desert?

[@storytellers1]

Once a Year? Gotta pump those numbers up, those are rookie numbers in this racket

[@LessonsfromtheScreenplay]

lol

[@jcbbb]

Meth baby

[@metalingi9497]

Storytellers overdosing simply let's it's taste to fade, expecting and search for better begins there. which is good but is bad as well.

[@mynameisT853]

I caught that Wolf of Wall Street reference, mah boy

[@bashir442]

Wolf of wall street

[@cllgscreative]

Damn, this made me realize that Inglorious Basterds is all about this suspense. So many scenes show that.

[@LessonsfromtheScreenplay]

For sure! Constant suspense in some form, basically.

[@strudelgod6210]

Lessons from the Screenplay the first time I watched the first scene I was on edge, and terrified the whole time. Great suspense and great movie. Love this video as well

[@3vro833]

Honestly most of the movie is just tense dialogue scenes and I'm fine with it.

[@opedromagico]

What I love about Tarantino's work is that his tension scenes really make me really uncomfortable.

[@SplitterShot]

The Hans Landa opening scene is one of my favourite Movie scenes of ALL TIME! Great vid again!

[@assclownmcgraw5634]

That's a bingo!

[@LemonChieff]

Mine is the intro in The Matrix. (Simply because it has been my favorite movie since I'm a kid) This is easily a strong second.

[@runningcoyote9972]

is there any movie that the villain feels so guilty (angry because of guilt) when he tried to kill an innocence ?

[@yichern4351]

My favourite is opening to the godfather. Nothing can beat that

[@jordanhenry2663]

SplitterShot has

[@stickydae5680]

YOU DIDN'T EVEN MENTION THAT THE PEOPLE BENEATH THE FLOORBOARDS COULDN'T SPEAK ENGLISH SO THEY DIDN'T KNOW WHAT WAS HAPPENING UNTIL THE LAST SECOND CMON MAN THATS LIKE THE BEST PART! ! !

[@LessonsfromtheScreenplay]

lol, yeah that was a good element.

[@stickydae5680]

TWIST

[@DannyWonder]

I was thinking this. It means we know what is really happening but what is sad, is that they don't until it actually happens.

[@m.e.y.5790]

that means he knew it from the beginning holy shit

[@usmanfarooq96]

MO VDB who knew what?

[@DraconianDeus]

The scene with Fassbender and Schweiger is soooo good in this movie. But the one you picked illustrates suspense better. Nice job. Still waiting on a video about Magnolia or Crash :D

[@LessonsfromtheScreenplay]

I agree, but it would have been more difficult to use as an example as you noted. :)

[@sireuchre]

The way Landa praises the daughters not only acts as a threat, it amplifies Perrier's awareness of what he has to lose, and what his last moments with them might be like. His willingness to dismiss them outside is probably in part driven by a desire for them not to witness him being shot by Landa, if things go poorly for him. Landa is brilliant in so many dimensions of manipulation.

[@lutang]

Christoph Waltz won the Oscar mainly because of this scene. It's brilliance in acting. His entire performance is outstanding, but this one scene is pure perfection.

[@UTheProductions1]

While the bar scene is generally considered the best scene in the movie, I actually prefer this opening scene. In fact, it's my favorite scene of any movie ever-I just love how Tarantino establishes Hans Landa as an intelligent, calculating villain. Both scenes work as short films in of themselves, which is what I love about Inglourious Basterds; It's a two-and-a-half-hour masterclass on writing. It also doesn't hurt that the film is also gorgeously shot. Personally, my favorite Tarantino film.

[@LessonsfromtheScreenplay]

I'm totally with you!

[@d1want34]

Jimmy Uthe better than pulp fiction??

[@andrewlee4527]

I haven't seen that many movies. But if I had to pick one scene that is my favorite, I would have to say the opening scene of Inglorious Basterds. The first time I ever watched it, from the moment I saw that car driving towards the farm, I knew it would be bad for whoever the targets were. But I had no idea Christopher Waltz would be that perfect, or the poor farmer for that matter. So insidious, so suspenseful, so understated but dripping with polite menace. I get shivers just thinking about Waltz's face at the moment he goes full bad guy. SOOOOOOOOOOOOO good.

[@BigHenFor]

Much better than the tavern scene. That was just tense but in this scene the fear was all too real.

[@ZenShroud1]

Between you and Nerdwriter, I get to so see so many masterful scenes in so many masterpieces played out masterfully whilst being explained in a similar way. Everything is so good.

[@LessonsfromtheScreenplay]

You are the master of the master comment 👍

[@schilukuriful]

Collab!

[@dnasawn8783]

Same here

[@dnasawn8783]

Same here Nerdwriter and this channel is a blessing..

[@Stoney-Jacksman]

So you really needed this explanation? Damn..It is true.. life is much better being dumb.

[@mayamanign]

This opening scene was brilliant. One of the best of any film ever made IMO. It made you fear and admire Landa all in the same scene.

[@marwangrayfox2657]

the end of the film was very silly thu

[@charleslee8313]

He did it again, in "Once Upon A Time In Hollywood". The scene when Cliff wants to say hi to George Spahn, and Manson's "children" are very suspicious about Cliff.

[@Misfit_Minded]

Another element I love about the scene is when he transitions from French to English because it adds a layered dramatic irony to where the audience and the two men know what is happening but the Jews under the floorboards do not. Brilliant scene from a masterpiece.

[@LessonsfromtheScreenplay]

yes!

[@TwasADream22]

I could listen to you dissect this movie for hours! Brilliant as always.

[@LessonsfromtheScreenplay]

Thanks danny!

[@tres9007]

The dialogue alone in the first 22 minutes of the film is already an Oscar winner for Best Screenplay

[@Arttective]

I love when films push the boundaries of cinema. This film is one of them. You can't imagine how my 16 year old mind was blown away by that scene and the masterpiece that followed. Tarantino is a student of cinema and he has, with his works of art, passed on the baton to future film makers. Stupendous analysis as always!

[@kevm4597]

I haven't been keeping up with films the last 8-10 years and would like to know who are some good newer directors?

[@ReprucssionsForever]

Memento.Arrival. Eternal sunshine of the spotless mind.

[@LessonsfromtheScreenplay]

It is my intention to do all three.

[@nkanyisoinnocentkhwane3752]

it's going to be a great year

[@defneustunoglu291]

and please do se7en!

[@kaptnkidd4444]

vinay choudhary yes yes and YES

[@avedic]

Eternal Sunshine for sure! That is still by far my favorite film of all time. It's perfect on every single level...including the screenplay. Even the CGI is perfect in every way.

[@kingofwakanda6899]

Yes!!!! One of my favorite films of all time!!!! This movie is MASTERFULLY crafted. When Lt. Raine says "this just might be my masterpiece", that's really Tarantino talking. AMAZING film. Truly a masterpiece.

[@LessonsfromtheScreenplay]

Agreed! There is something really special about this one.

[@SidPhoenix2211]

Thank you very much for listening to our (and my) comments about doing a video on Tarantino! This is one of my favorite movies! This movie is a goddamn masterpiece.

[@PeterParker-oo5wq]

stop

[@_Cato_]

King of Wakanda Why are ALL of you comments so highly upvoted? They're such pandering trash.

[@marcocostantinj3605]

King of Wakanda I see you on so many videos you must have a good taste in videos

[@marvinmart5]

This channel, Binging with Babish, Wisecrack, FilmRiot, ScreenJunkies, and David Fincher interviews are the reason I get on KZbin. You do good things.

[@mr.berimbolo827]

Ayeee, I subscribe to binging with babish too! Ever since he taught how to cook the strudel. I still have yet to make it!

[@ErmenBlankenberg]

I like how you singled out interviews specifically with David Fincher.

[@BrahmaDBA]

Try Every Frame a Painting, he makes good movie analysis and scene breakdowns

[@standingincontempt]

the last thirty minutes of the movie had my heart beating- i've never been more thrilled or in suspense for a movie, ever. not even a horror movie. tarantino hit the nail on the head. he nailed suspense even as we the audience know what is planned to happen.

[@blimpslap2]

You mentioned at the beginning that you "always watch two scenes" but never come back to that point. What's the other scene? Is it the "three glasses" scene?

[@LessonsfromtheScreenplay]

Yep! The tavern basement scene is my favorite.

[@Feldy96]

thank you! i was reading the comments to know this haha

[@noorarchery1355]

OMG! I also like the "Three glasses" scene! I never know "3" fingers can be different in every country!

[@erumoicemaxie]

@@noorarchery1355 It probably wouldn't be such a dead giveaway, at least not nowadays. I show the number three both ways, although I use the "European" way more often.

[@noorarchery1355]

@@erumoicemaxie I find it amazing!

[@davidmckesey7119]

holy shit. it's Lea sydeoux. blue is the warmest color. but yes this movie is amazing

[@LessonsfromtheScreenplay]

Yeah! Weird seeing her before she became a more famous actress.

[@davidmckesey7119]

you think about doing Brick or memento for editing or dialogue

[@ZachBobBob]

I watched Inglorious again a couple months ago and that was my exact response when I saw her too!

[@kostajovanovic3711]

Yep, took be by surprise

[@user-ms7ez6tu7b]

Blue Is The Warmest Color is one of my fav movies of the decade. Really great character development

[@vlazurah789]

Oh damn I just realised, he was probably checking the daughters pulse when he grabbed her! I’ve never noticed that

[@LindaEll89]

Also a very very dominant sign, grabbing someone at his pols is dominant acting.

[@ppusern]

What a catch. He does it also at the greeting at 5:37 with another girl.

[@NobodyQuiteLikeMe]

Yeah i also realized that when i read the top comment on this video with 2.4k upvotes.... Really dude??

[@paddywall8531]

@@NobodyQuiteLikeMe I'm really late, but you know your a redditor when you say "upvote"

[@WaaDoku]

Does someone know who translated the scenes of Inglourious Basterds into their respective languages (French, German, Italian)? Those translators did an amazing job! At least for the German part. Because even though the subtitle translates the German line at 9:09 correctly into "Might I inquire?", there are just so many ways to say this into German that it amazed me how eloquently they incorporated even the historical linguistic component into the setting. Hut ab!

[@benjaminjohansson4967]

Tarantino mentioned briefly in a press conference that a friend of his, Tom Tickler (unsure of spelling), when asked by Tarantino if he knew anyone who could translate the German parts, he offered to do it himself because he knew what Tarantino wanted. Side note: Tom was also the one who recommended Tarantino to watch "Goodbye, Lenin" starring Daniel Brühl, which instantly convinced Tarantino that Brühl was the right man to portray Fredrick Zoller in the movie.

[@honigtau.bunsenbrenner]

@@benjaminjohansson4967 Could it be, that you mean the German director Tom Tykwer (Cloud Atlas, Run Lola Run, Perfume)?

[@benjaminjohansson4967]

Prophet Pepi Islamovic-Muselmaier Allahut Nacktbar yes thank you! Only heard his name in an interview and couldn’t quite catch exactly what was said

[@konanhuet623]

the french part is perfect as well.

[@loosetube5417]

As a French speaker, one thing I noticed that blew my mind was the end of the dairy farm interrogation scene, when Shoshanna runs away. Landa yells "Au revoir, Shoshanna!" Most people think "Au revoir" translates as "good-bye," but the literal translation is "until we see each other again," so Landa is implying that he'll find Shoshanna one day. Which, of course, he does.

[@PramitChatterjee1993]

It was airing on the television last month and everyone in my home just stood still during the underground tavern scene. My mum and dad didn't even know what the story was but the way it begins and is further enhanced by the performances is just electric. Also, please do something from Edgar Wright's form of comedy.

[@LessonsfromtheScreenplay]

Yes! That scene, so intense. Love Edgar Wright!

[@lunalluna9401]

Everytime I start watching that first scene I have to finish it, it's almost hypnotising.

[@roddydykes7053]

Cecilia Mayora hypnotizing is a good word for most Tarantino films, everything about them is just so cool in some way or another at any given moment

[@Odqvist89]

The "wait for the creme"-suspense is the goddamn best scene in movie history.

[@danielacas9506]

waking up to this video is the best birthday present 😊💜💜💜💜

[@LessonsfromtheScreenplay]

:) Happy Birthday!

[@darthbatman228]

happy birthday

[@danielacas9506]

Lessons from the Screenplay thank you so much! 😍

[@cosmicwarriorx1]

Daniela Cas happy bday.. :D

[@ayoanibaba5353]

No joke it's also my birthday too! couldn't find a better way to spend it than watching this tbvh

[@keelahrose]

Man I still remember the first time I saw this scene in a theater. You could HEAR people holding their breath. Seriously, people stopped breathing. They went from laughing and Landa to creating a tension so thick you couldn't turn your head even if you wanted to. Hands down the BEST scene I'd ever seen in a film up to that point. And all I could think was, who the hell is this actor and why have I never heard of him and why dear sweet God why do I LIKE him so much right now!?!?

[@xilonqmb]

I remember the first time I watched this movie, on theater. Back then, I wasn't fully aware of what a Tarantino's film is like. Never have watched Pulp Fiction, Reservoir Dogs or Kill Bill. Just heard that it could be a good movie and worth watching. I've seen glimpses of some scenes of Kill Bill, but i confess they didn't draw my attention. Then, I was presented with these exactly scene, the first of Tarantino's i ever watched. I just remember how much tension it has built into me, how uncomfortable it made me feel. You put into words all the feelings i had and still have every time i watch this scene. I remember back then that one of my reviews of the film was that it was very good, but lacked action scenes, as i was expecting a "war" movie. Silly me. Since then, I've became one of the many Tarantino's fan. I wrote this just to thank you for the video and congratulate you for the nice work. Keep it up!

[@lovasip]

6:48 Landa (in French): I ask your permission to switch to English for the remainder of the conversation. LaPadite (In French): By all means. Both (in English, looking into the camera): so you f@ckers can better understand.

[@catluce5298]

Actually, Landa asks him to switch language to English because these French Jews can't understand them.

[@FearDoe]

@@catluce5298 its called a joke

[@tonyhokenson2580]

I love that it actually does make sense in the narrative, since he assumes the people underneath the floor boards will understand English less than French

[@tizianoleggio3002]

Arent they switching to german in the original? Or is this just in the german version? Because for a french person then it would have been more logical to talk german. I mean there are parts in france where they talk german 😅

[@goo8295]

No. It's because Landa didn't want the hiding Jewish family to hear what he's saying.

[@ThatHungryAfricanChild]

the pipe part was brilliant, comedic relief, I laughed my ass off when I saw that, rare for a highly suspenseful scene.

[@sirbronc6218]

My favourite part about that scene is how Landa pretends that the footsteps of the soldiers are the three girls that left previously, trying to keep the family under the floorboards form either changing position or simply raising alarm. I think that part shows how sly Hans can be

[@bradenhampton6584]

The way Landa asks Perrier to play along with his charade also makes Perrier go from a protector and dissenter to complicit in their execution. He changes who Perrier is as a person with his authority and knowledge, then decides who lives, dies, is let go, or punished. Eventually he even decides who wins the war. His position essentially makes him into a tyrant god, which adds to the suspense since it portrays him as an almost supernatural entity, and also makes the payoff fucking glorious.

[@articcenturion8387]

Dude nice.

[@xxmehxx4112]

6:18 reminded me of an other video where milk is often a symbol of "being a child" or "inocence" which makes that scene even more disturbing 😕

[@WillJM81280]

Also he switched to English in advance bc he knew the family was there and was making sure he got the drop on them as they wouldn’t be able to understand the conversation.

[@scorpius666999]

The opening scene of Inglorious Basterds is a lot like the Angel Eyes' introduction scene from The Good, The Bad and The Ugly.

[@slicks8078]

I've never realized just how similar those scenes are. Good observation.

[@frarfarf]

Excellent observation - and you can see how both films enjoy these long, drawn out suspenseful scenes, which is why they both have such long running times. No Country For Old Men also shares some of the same characteristics, with the 'interrogation' scenes by Anton Chigurgh.. and like, TGTBTU it also has the three main characters format.

[@insomniacaughtme4057]

indeed it is , he copied that scene of the good the bad and the ugly . quentin tarantino have always used to copy scenes from old movies anyways lol

[@trixn4285]

@@insomniacaughtme4057 Not just from old movies but especially from Sergio Leone movies that he is known to be a huge fan of. Many of his movies borrow from those. I wouldn't call it copy though. It's more like a tribute.

[@Leto85]

I've seen this movie two days ago and this scene is exactly what made me want to watch it. Thank you for explaining this scene more in detail.

[@Bob-fj7lr]

I think I have PTSD from this. It was so sad too, there were people that had to make this decision in real life

[@isaacgleeth3609]

To be fair, most people, put in Perrier LaPaditte's position, would do anything to keep their family safe, even if others were to die. It's instinctive from animals to humans. Keep the pack alive at all costs.

[@TheMaukingbird]

In my opinion, Perrier LaPadite and Staff Sergeant Wilhelm were the best actors in the film despite their onscreen duration. Near flawless supporting characters. Non-meta substance and style. Would love more characters like that (lead or supporting) in Tarantino's alleged last two films.

[@LessonsfromtheScreenplay]

I agree. The actor playing LaPadite is so believable, he makes the whole thing work.

[@TheMaukingbird]

100%. On first viewing, if you're the type of person that won't let sly components or cliches go over your head completely like a normal audience - you half expect LaPadite to steal the film in the third act or at least I did. But then I remember Tarantino's relentless, original writing. It adds tragedy limiting LaPadite to the first 20 minutes. Thank you for these wonderful videos! Keep up the great work.

[@AlexH5138]

Fantastic! Great Video Quick Question, do you actively seek these types of papers like the one by Lehne & Koelsch in order to support the points you make in your videos, or do you come across the papers first and then think how they can be applied to film? Thanks for the great video!

[@LessonsfromtheScreenplay]

Thanks! In this case I knew I wanted to talk about suspense, so wanted to learn more about it, so I spent some time researching.

[@samadams8533]

+Lessons from the Screenplay Hey what was the second scene you always watch from inglorious bastards?

[@smtucker0419]

It's the tavern scene later in the movie. Suspenseful and bloody as well.

[@verward]

What I find most chilling is that Hans landa says "au revoir", which literally means "until we see each other again". Normally it is used as a way to say "goodbye", but given the context it means something different here.

[@Nro52]

I love that you always use actual textbooks to explain your points. It´s not a simple "this is what I think", but a study of screenplays, based on actual studies about screenplays. Every time is more enriching! Tarantino is an awesome writer/director, this is an awesome movie, and yours is an awesome video essay! Thanks for your work!

[@Mayeoli22]

in addition, he used that ringing music towards the end, once Landa asks if LaPadite is sheltering enemies of a state. it adds more to the dread and suspense because it's as if the ringing is in your head, like the sound of alert that there will be horrible consequences coming within seconds, and then Landa switches to French to reassure the Jewish family he's leaving, but he's just playing with them, which turns out to be even more dreadful.

[@MichaelWellman1955]

No doubt one of the greatest scenes in any movie. One of the missing items that adds to the suspense here was the sound or better yet the lack of sound. During the conversation and even outside there was minimal amount of extraneous sound. No music, no sounds except for the conversion and the minimum sound the actors generated at the table. The silence was deafening

[@wijiaulia1472]

After watching this i feel like i wanna watch all movies in the world holy crap.

[@noorarchery1355]

u have the link? I want to watch it too!

[@ArtofLunatik]

This is honestly my favorite Tarantino film, he is masterful at suspense and tension in this movie, I love it!!

[@CASHVAI7]

Really interesting to hear about the psychological model of tension (thanks for the link btw). Your videos are more than enjoyable. Please, keep going that way.

[@LessonsfromtheScreenplay]

Glad you found it valuable! Will do.

[@BenPlaysTooMuchLoL]

Please do an analysis on Oldboy! (Korean version)

[@LessonsfromtheScreenplay]

A popular request! I'll have to check that one out.

[@BenPlaysTooMuchLoL]

Just a heads up, it is a pretty twisted movie.

[@Infinite8blue]

korean is so goood, i refuse to watch that Hollywood atrocity

[@maxscene7]

Watching Inglorious Basterds is like unlocking all of the film analysis’ on youtube

[@GWALLAGWALLAGWALLA]

Tarantinos dialogue is such works of art I luv how so many scenes are just slow burned while keeping the tension soo high

[@bobvan2576]

... And now I have to re-watch Basterds again. This one was one of your best. Thanks for all the content! Best, Bob

[@LessonsfromtheScreenplay]

Thanks Bob! :)

[@baab4229]

Dude, I finally found you! I'm learning screenwriting and I was looking for a channel that analyses movies and I finally found you! Great video. Keep it up!

[@LessonsfromtheScreenplay]

Awesome! Thanks!

[@luckyDancer100]

Tarantino is a genius with film

[@cxrrine]

This movie is so suspenseful that I remember my first time watching and having really bad nausea and heart palpitations even after it was over. (I have anxiety but didn't know a movie could affect me this much)

[@darkseidis1644]

Everytime a new video of yours is up it is a shot of happiness in my veins

[@LessonsfromtheScreenplay]

Awesome :)

[@clever-username]

6:08 because of The Implication...

[@Deadpool-xw3fc]

Ben Dover She is not in any danger. It's just the implication of danger

[@kevtb874]

It's not dark. I feel like your not getting this at all!!

[@skuzzyj]

Deadpool But there is no danger. ... or is there?

[@explanationmark_]

I NEED MY TOOLS

[@aaronnichols2442]

gregotheus_ you don't need to worry, you're certainly in no danger..

[@jliller]

Is there any moment in that scene where the farmer unwittingly tips off Landa and I missed it? Or is it simply a matter of Landa knowing from other sources that the farmer is harboring Jews, the other soldiers offscreen checking the outbuildings, and Landa has been discreetly looking over the room during his conversation; the absence of shouts and gunshots indicates the other soldiers have found nothing, Landa has concluded the floorboards are the most likely hiding spot, and he has spent all this time so intimidating the farmer that when he asks to confirm his deduction he is confident the farmer will be sufficiently intimidated to tell the truth?

[@noname-mj1qr]

I don't think there's any one single thing. Yes he had information beforehand, but it wasn't conclusive. Yes he will have taken in the farm, outbuildings, and surroundings before he went inside, but it wasn't conclusive. The whole "think like a rat" thing and that we know landa is supposed to be a very clever detective suggests all the while they are going through their formalities if conversation, he is subtly checking the inside of the building for any clues but without showing it. All the while during their conversation he'll be taking in lots of minor details about the way the family behave, the way the farmer behaves and how he answers the questions, that all give him clues. None of these individually are conclusive, but all the minor details added up all together (background info, people, the farm/house) makes him pretty sure of his conclusion. Even when he comes to asking the question "you're sheltering enemies of the state aren't you", he's still not 100% sure at this stage but all added up he's pretty confident so decides to throw it out there and see how the other guy reacts now he's built up all that suspense and pressure. It was only a guess, but a good guess, and he isn't surprised when the farmer admits he is right

[@ecurewitz]

he knew beforehand. He knew Shoshana's name, as he he called out to her at the end of the scene

[@gracelandtoo6240]

Emily Curewitz He would know her name even if he didn't know about her family before, because the farmer gave him the names of all four family members of the Dreyfuß-family.

[@HMASbogan]

He's a detective

[@thundercheeks1989]

The physical acting of Waltz with his pen; how he unscrews the cap to the ink and replaces it, the way he picks up his pen to write, the little flourish -- just creepy. I also absolutely love how Landa plays at not having a full grasp on French, despite stating so in a complex sentence that shows understanding of various tenses, showing that in reality he is a very adept French speaker. Just chilling.

[@Peter32tjrksor]

I paused the video to see what blu rays you have lol

[@LessonsfromtheScreenplay]

lol figured someone would.

[@monkey363]

yeah me too its literally all my favorite movies

[@maflopez]

oh my god hahaha I thought I was the only crazy one that did it.

[@swqayxde]

Get ready for Breaking Bad and Arrival videos! :)

[@timtimberland7791]

Pach Pacheco Ha Ha Ha...Me too.

[@gdsu234]

Inglorious Basterds of those rare films that may genuinely be perfect. I love how he leaves you completely shocked when Hitler actually dies. Best. Twist. Ever

[@LessonsfromtheScreenplay]

Yeah, that was a crazy moment.

[@gsmessa]

Best yet! One of my favourite scenes of all time, thank you!

[@rockinglife12]

This is my favorite scene from Inglourious Basterds, I am so glad you chose it

[@Tman11115]

Possibly my favorite scene in all of cinema.

[@LessonsfromtheScreenplay]

It's pretty brilliant, hard to argue with that.

[@Incvios]

I love the fact that there are content creators on youtube who really put matter and intelligence in their production value, unlike most of the videos adressing analyzing topics which you'll find on this website. It always warms my heart when I do stumble across quality producing channels.

[@LessonsfromtheScreenplay]

[@TemirCudri]

I would love also to point out how beats are shortened towards the end of the scene. From really long lines the screenplay bring us to very short yes/no questions where the suspense is at its peak. The whole scene was masterfully done, just as your analysis, Michael. Thank you very much!

[@dandydasyt4766]

Your editing and style of presentation is extremely mesmerizing and I can't help but be drawn into it. The brief opening was one of the most beautiful cinematic experience I've ever had, and it was a simple a scene as you taking out a movie.

[@BodanReykjavik]

Idea for a video essay: go through Neill Blomkamp's filmography in chronological order to explore the reasons why District-9 was a near perfect alien movie, Elysium was mediocre but passable, and Chappie just didn't work at all. Directors with only one good film, and it's there first film, and they can't seem to repeat that success, I dunno it's something that fascinates me?

[@llewellynlittlemore3052]

Love this idea!

[@LessonsfromtheScreenplay]

That is definitely something that is fascinating! I'll think about this.

[@BodanReykjavik]

Thanks Mike! Means a lot since I'm a fan. I ALWAYS turn off adblock for this channel. $$$

[@KshitijPatil1]

Better yet, go in the descending order of time (latest first) and tell us a tale of a director who got better with time, ending with his masterpiece!

[@DrMuffin1080]

Yeah, for real. District 9 was fucking great. Therefore, people look forward to the rest of his films, but he just doesn't deliver.

[@jamesburgess2k]

This is my favorite movie ever, thank you so much for doing a video on this movie!!!

[@LessonsfromtheScreenplay]

My pleasure!

[@HAL-vm3wn]

BROKEN SPAGHETTI LYIN ON THE FLOOR who doesn't?

[@inspirations365]

Hey I'm just discovering this channel and I gotta say you are just blowing my mind. Thank you for translating everything that goes into a film into something that makes you appreciate the medium so much more.

[@crystalcvt]

your voice is so relaxing !! I could put on a playlist of your videos when im having trouble falling asleep.. problem is i'd get interested in the video and open my eyes to watch it

[@thesuperframe]

your videos are as gripping and as engaging as Tarrintino's films, hope you dont mind me having you on my featured list on my channel :)

[@LessonsfromtheScreenplay]

Thank you! Not at all, I am honored.

[@perpetualmoto]

I've seriously watched this like 6 times. You did a magnificent job breaking up the components of this scene into understandable building blocks!! Thank you so much for this!

[@haneOokame]

this is my favorite so far, I love knowing about suspense, I like the feeling when watching movies with these because I feel like all my senses are heightened and it makes it so much more fun and engaging with the movie, thank you, I subbed

[@mentalplanemedia]

Been studying Tarantino's writing methods recently and this was an amazing breakdown! Truly a gift. Thanks so much!!

[@panwasutthinon6338]

Can you do one on Birdman pls, that would be really cool

[@LessonsfromtheScreenplay]

A popular request, on the list!

[@leos8601]

hi micheal, love your videos. you seem to do a lot of recent movies, would you concider doing some older ones ? like seven samourai or double indemnity (billy wilder film noir)

[@mohammadalebsi]

I'm in love with this scene since I first time watched the movie. One of my favorite videos 🖤🖤

[@LessonsfromtheScreenplay]

This scene is so good! :)

[@nathanslay6342]

Inglorious Bastards is such a phenomenal film. It’s a masterpiece and one of Tarantino’s best.

[@SquirrelsForAll]

Wonderfully presented. Thank you for posting.

[@DannyStuart]

I'd love to see a breakdown of how the screenplay of Lost in Translation evokes loneliness and, more specifically, culture shock - I've never seen another film do it quite so well.

[@LessonsfromtheScreenplay]

I've been meaning to revisit that film, that could be fun!

[@josearcanjo5079]

Specially if you have already visited Japan as a western foreigner.

[@Theodelous1502]

FIIIIIIINALLLLY he's back Lessons from the screenplay best film analysis channel ever

[@LessonsfromtheScreenplay]

Guess whose back...back again... :P

[@Theodelous1502]

you're the whole reason i started appreciaticng cinematography, i can't wait to see all the new analysis videos you have for us

[@malako777A]

this scene gave me chills and i had no idea why... thanks for the video!.. great work.

[@7ChibiTetsu7]

You offer such insight into every movie you review. It really adds depth to the movies I've previously seen and your elaborate and well thought out analysis of these works of cinema paired with your perfectly synchronised editing create a wonderful experience that is as good as watching the movie itself. Keep up the good work!