Cinematic techniques

• • Visual style

  Muted colour palette dominated by greys and browns, reflecting Gotham's bleak environment

  Splashes of bold colour (ie Arthur's make-up and suit) signify key moments in his transformation
• • Character framing

  Cinematography often isolates Arthur in the frame, emphasizing his loneliness

  Close ups and long takes draw viewers into his emotional and psychological world
• • Music and sound design

  Hildur Guonadottir's score uses a cello to create a sense of unease, mirroring Arthur's inner turmoil