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The physical life of the scene is determined by whether the set squeezes people together or whether the set has an escap
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"The physical life of the scene is determined by whether the set squeezes people together or whether the set has an escape place in it"

- Elia Kazan

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This quote by Elia Kazan speaks with the relevance of the physical atmosphere in a scene. He recommends that the physical life of a scene is established by the established layout. If the set is made to press people together, it will certainly produce a feeling of stress and claustrophobia. This can be utilized to develop a feeling of urgency or to emphasize the significance of the personalities' communications. On the other hand, if the collection has a getaway area in it, it will produce a sense of visibility and freedom. This can be utilized to develop a feeling of leisure or to stress the importance of the characters' specific trips. In either situation, the physical setting of the collection can be made use of to develop a particular atmosphere and to influence the feelings of the characters and also the audience. Kazan's quote stresses the importance of set layout in developing a successful scene.

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Elia Kazan This quote is written / told by Elia Kazan between September 7, 1909 and September 28, 2003. He was a famous Director from USA. The author also have 54 other quotes.

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