How Inglorious Basterds opening scene takes it from epic to genius

Quentin Tarantino’s introduction of Hans Landa in Inglourious Basterds is one of the most analysed scenes in modern cinema but there’s something hiding in the camera work. In this video, I break down how Tarantino and editor Sally Menke use framing, camera movement, screen direction and editing to establish Hans Landa’s power before revealing how the same idea follows him throughout the film - right up until his final scene with Aldo Raine. #inglouriousbasterds #quentintarantino #hanslanda #filmanalysis #videoessay #cinematography FAIR USE NOTICE: This video may contain copyright material; the use of which has not been specifically authorized by the copyright owner. This material is made available under section 107 of the Copyright Act of 1976, allowance is made "fair use" for the purposes such as criticism, comment, review, news reporting, teaching, scholarship, education and research. Fair use is a use permitted by copyright statute that otherwise might be infringing. All rights belong to its owners.