Cinema 1: The Movement-Image

Cinema 1: The Movement-Image, by philosopher Gilles Deleuze, explores how films organize visual storytelling around movement and time. It analyzes classical movies that depict clear cause-and-effect actions, allowing viewers to understand characters’ intentions and events' progression easily. These films are structured to follow logical sequences, making the story feel natural and coherent. Deleuze sees this as a fundamental way cinema connects images to human perception, emphasizing how movement shapes our experience of narrative. Essentially, it’s a framework for understanding how traditional films use dynamic visuals to convey meaning and immerse audiences in unfolding stories.