A Serious Man

Snow and dark night have a ominous connotation, hinting that something bad could happen.

There is a light between the Velvel and his wife, Dora. This is to show his enthusiam for the story he is telling his wife about Traitle Groshkover. After she has told him her side of the story, he is no longer enthusiastic and his story is not relevant anymore, this is due to what his wife has said, so she blocks out light.

The background in the couples house show what sort of lifestyle they have, there are no luxuries and it shows that they do not have a comfortable life.

As the camera pans towards the door the light becomes darker, this shows that what is on the other side of the door is covered in darkness in the sense that it is bad. The man behind the door is also wearing black which is a sign of evil. Again linking with the narrative, Dora calls the man a Dybbuk.

Link to A Serious Man clip:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2bWlzQLLVlA