Wavelength
Directed by Michael Snow
1967
An important aspect within this film ‘Wavelength’ is the director’s choice of soundtrack. While the shrieking starts off quite quiet, and reminiscent almost of a kettle, as the film progresses the sounds get higher pitched and much louder, almost as if it wants to give the audience an ‘on edge’ feel, like they are waiting for something unexpected to happen, which is also exaggerated through the singular long shot of a room: it is as if the camera is placed there, waiting, for something or somebody to come into the room. The camera also gradual zooms up into the door, so much so that the audience forget what it was, as its appearance as a door is unrecognisable. In my opinion, it is a very jumpy film, which could either indicate unprofessionalism, or the director is trying to give the film and the feel of it, a certain ‘edge’. At various points there is also a 'scratched tape' effect, which is a common occurance among experimental films. The lighting changes the movie progresses through give it a time lapse feel, showing the passing of time, emphasising the long drawn out wait for something to happen.
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