Rear Window
Voyeurism in the Contemporary Context
Rear Window, a 1954 American thriller film, was directed by Alfred Hitchcock, and it is known for its outstanding cinematic effects and techniques to create suspense with unique settings. The film surrounds a man named Jefferies, who is confined in his room with a cast on his leg, but the camera frees the viewer's gaze to peep into different lives around his neighborhood. With its voyeuristic characteristics of the camera works, Rear Window invites the viewers to identify with the protagonist. And by doing so, it offers significant insight into human voyeuristic tendencies in today's world.
To bolster my thesis, I will explore the concept of voyeurism, analyze cinematography employed in the film, and lastly draw a connection to the contemporary world.
Through its unique and creative cinematic techniques to convey the idea of voyeurism, Rear Window gives the viewers a great opportunity to question and discuss voyeurism in both philosophical and social contexts in the contemporary world. We may feel too overwhelmed to deeply think about what meanings and consequences our daily trivial actions may carry, but it is very crucial to do so. The film holds considerable significance in that it allows us to reflect on our daily lives and further progress to be better human beings.