Who needs dialogue anyway?
Although we are deep in the cinematic realism of film and television, silent films still have a massive influence on the world of filmmaking.
Silent films are part of the film language that evolved over time. Without sound, the film’s visual language becomes essential to the story and the viewer. Emotion is shown through clever camera angles and elaborate set designs help to carry the tone of the film through each scene.
To celebrate National Silent Movie Day, Twitter user Ben Crew posted his silent film edit of Tim Burton’s Batman (1989). Edited to have a back-and-blue filter and dialogue cards, the silent film edit shows off Burton’s visual storytelling talent. Check it out below!
Author: Alyssa Miller
This article comes from No Film School and can be read on the original site.
