The Apartment

What exactly does the word “meaning” indicate? The dictionary states meaning as an

implication of a hidden or special significance. In Humanities, the meaning of a film indicates

the content, the perception, of what took place in a film. The main meaning of a film depends of

the interpretation of a person. There could be one meaning or five meanings, but it depends on

the person. The meaning of The Apartment is not a love story, but more of a drama about a man,

C.C. Baxter, on a subconscious quest to become more outspoken and stand-up for himself.

Characters, film techniques, and music all come together to make The Apartment’s meaning

Characters are very important to a film, without characters, there would not be drama,

action nor dialogue. C.C. Baxter is the

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Have you ever seen a movie without sound or music? Maybe that would be exciting in

the early 1900's, but in 1960 when The Apartment was introduced, people expected to hear

sound and expected to hear music. The fade-

out shots happen when an important event occurs. Music by the 1960's was a big part in peoples lives, so to

not have music in a movie would be unentertaining. When Baxter is feeling anxious, the

music is loud and quick. Music and sound intensify the situation or event in the movie

and even intensifies the emotions shown by the characters. Whether the film is sophisticated, dreary, funny,

romantic or even scary, film techniques help set the mood. Kubelick, the love of Baxter’s life, helps him realize he is a pushover

and needs to change his life.

Film techniques say a lot about a film. From

watching inside the apartment to outside with Baxter, we get a feel that Baxter is not happy with

giving his apartment up. The film techniques in The Apartment prove that Baxter is not happy with

being pushed around. The music in The Apartment ranges from

slow to quick, and soft to loud, depending on the situation. Sheldrake and the four executives bribe Baxter into using his

apartment by threatening to fire him.

Even though the characters and the music in The Apartment are crucial to it’s meaning,

the film techniques contribute the most.

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