The Third Man
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IndieFlix ShortsAmazon Prime VideoBFI PlayerIndieFlixCineverseIndieFlix ShortsThe tone of “The Third Man” is one of mystery and intrigue. From the very beginning, the reader is drawn into the shadowy world of post-World War II Vienna, where nothing is quite as it seems. Greene’s use of vivid descriptions and atmospheric language creates a sense of foreboding, as if danger lurks around every corner. The characters themselves are complex and often morally ambiguous, adding to the sense of unease. Overall, the tone of “The Third Man” is one of suspenseful uncertainty, keeping the reader on edge until the very end.
Carol Reed’s positioning and use of the cameras might have puzzled some, even annoyed others, but Reed’s decision to use distorted angles and tilted shots considerably empowered the audience’s perception of the decaying, chaotic, war-battered Europe of the period. It remains a mystery to what degree Welles influenced the making of this film, as The Third Man unmistakably evokes the images of Welles’ earlier works, such as Citizen Kane and The Lady from Shanghai .
