Film Analysis: The Graduate By Mike Nichols (1967)

Film Analysis: The Graduate (1967) Institution: Course: Date: Film Analysis: The Graduate (1967) The Graduate (1976) is a coming of age film that presents a lot of common situations but presented with a unique twist through symbolism. The film is about a successful young man (Benjamin Braddock) who has his life together according to society but he is lost in the world. The director of the film (Mike Nichols) used various aspects of cinematography such as sound design and visual editing to effectively display how each film character transitions to adulthood. The film’s cinematography puts the audience in the position of the protagonist and creates a sense of empathy and support for the protagonist. The film begins with the main character who appears expressionless and out of place. The caption last for a while thus putting the audience in a sedated state of mind similar to that of the protagonist. Throughout the movie, Benjamin feels as if he cannot match with the people who are used to the superficial ...