The Door

Brief description
The film was about a family who was greatly affected by the events that had happened in Chernobyl and the suffering they endured afterwards.

Overall tone or mood
The tone was a depressing, despairing feeling.  Also there was the feeling of never going back home or to the way things used to be.

How does the dialog influence the film?
The dialog in the film is minimal.  The small amount of dialog related to how the events at Chernobyl left everyone speechless and how chatting/gossip could never be same the again.  The other is that dialogue wasn't need.  The film focused on the emotions of the characters, which were used to help the viewer feel the same as the characters, to figure out what was happening by the viewers themselves.

In what ways does the cinematography affect the film?
The shots that were taken mainly consisted of a dark, blue color to it.  Inside, there was little color and it seemed as if the coldness outside was creeping its way into the houses.  Outside, the images of snow everywhere and trees with no leaves adds to the death/tragic part of the film.

What scene did I like the best? Why?
My favorite scene was when the protagonist was running through the ruins of Chernobyl.  It started the film of with the dark, cold feeling that set the tone for the rest of the film.

My opinion of the film?
It was a great film but, only if the viewer understands what happened at Chernobyl and could recognize the town in the beginning.  Otherwise, he or she has no idea what they are watching and the significance of it.