Moonlight

The 2016 film Moonlight directed by Barry Jenks follows a young boy named Chiron. The film depicts his journey as he grows up in poverty with a drug-addicted mother in Miami. It's a coming to age movie that explores masculinity, sexuality, and a search for one's place in the world. 

 A key element that contributes to the film's storytelling and emotional impact is the use of color and camera angles. The use of color is one of the main parts of the movie's visual aesthetic. The colors used in the movie were thoughtfully chosen to reflect the feelings and mood of each scene. Warm, golden tones are utilized to give a sense of security and comfort, while cool blues and greens are used to imply loneliness and emptiness. The viewer is better able to relate to the story because of the color choice, which creates a visual representation of the character's inner emotions throughout the film. 

In addition to the use of color, Moonlight used different camera angles to help the viewer better connect with the film. The use of close-ups allows the viewers to see the character’s faces in detail and to directly experience their emotions. Through the use of this technique, it makes it simpler to emotionally connect with the story.

I would highly recommend this film the use of colors in Moonlight was very visually pleasing and truly did help you feel connected with the chacters in the film. After watching the trailer clip from chapter two and watching the film itself I couldn't help to compare it to The Grand Hotel Budapest. Similar to the film Moonlight the use of color added to each scene helps with the connection you make with the characters while watching the film.