Observations on Film Art: Jeff Smith on SHOOT THE PIANO PLAYER

Professor Jeff Smith breaks down how François Truffaut’s loving tribute to the crime genre Shoot the Piano Player uses anamorphic widescreen compositions to stylish effect.

[@onelifedental5607]

This film's cinematography and editing was ahead of its time. Very timeless.

[@spinnact]

Les Mistons is an amazing film. Truffaut seemingly packs an entire lifetime into those 18 minutes.

[@chriscotonou7765]

I love that kissing scene, which overlays the room. It is so genuinely romantic.

[@chriscorley6478]

Excellent. Thank you. 📽☕

[@camtech92]

Great!

[@urnj0]

you talking nonsense 🤥 - (shoot the pianist) used the same aspect ratio as (400 blows) - a 100.000 $ budget was the standard cost of a black and white new wave film