Film: Midsommar (2019)

Director: Ari Aster

Short Biography:

Aster became obsessed with horror films as a child. In 2008, he graduated from College of Santa Fe where he studied Film. He later earned a master’s degree in Fine Arts with a focus in directing. He spent the first 4 years of his directing career making short films until 2008 when he made his feature film debut with “Hereditary”. As well as directing Aster also tends to write the screenplay for each of his feature films.

Personal opinion:

In Midsommar, Aster used blocking in an effective way. For example the use of the long table when they eat at before the beginning of the Midsummer festival. The table represents how isolated the group is since they are not from that culture. I admire the way in which Aster utilised the actors for example in the opening scene when Dani breaks down on the phone to Christian after her parents and sister died. The scene evokes a lot of emotion and showcases the actress’ (Florence Pugh) skills.