thriller opening sequences 4 - Bridge of Spies
Bridge of Spies:
The conventions from the thriller genre that are found in the opening sequence of Bridge of Spies include:
- low key lighting to create mystery and uncertainty
- slow camera movement to create anticipation
- slow editing and long takes to create tension
- an absence of non-diegetic music creates tension and suspense
- enhanced sound effects are unsettling
- extreme long shots, high angles and loose framing make the characters look vulnerable
- the pace of the editing and camera movement becomes quicker during the raid on the apartment by the FBI, creating intensity
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