Citizen Kane (1941)

Citizen Kane is a 1941 American drama film directed by Orson Welles, who also co-wrote and starred in the movie. The film tells the story of Charles Foster Kane, a wealthy and powerful newspaper magnate, and his life as he seeks happiness and fulfillment.

The main method of storytelling in Citizen Kane is through a series of flashbacks, with the characters recalling events from Kane's life after his death. Through these flashbacks, the audience learns about Kane's rise to power, his relationships, and his eventual decline.

The film uses a number of innovative film techniques, including deep focus cinematography, which allowed multiple elements in the frame to be in focus at the same time, and non-linear narrative structure, which was ground breaking for its time. The make-up and costume design in the film also contributed to the characterization of the characters and the time period in which the story takes place.

To enhance certain feelings, the film uses a variety of techniques such as lighting, camera angles, and sound effects. For example, the use of low angles and deep focus in the film's opening scene creates a sense of grandeur and power around Kane, while the use of shadows and darkness in later scenes creates a feeling of tension and suspense.