One of the most important scenes in the film. Donald Sutherland unexpectedly sees his wife (Julie Christie ) who is supposed to be in England. Music by Pino Donaggio.
I like how the score seamlessly goes from 1970s suspense music to something that sounds like a Baroque concerto. Combined with the historic architecture, it really plays with your sense of time. Too bad today's filmmakers are either not brave enough or not creative enough to try something like this.
The theme is one of portents of ill omen and the psychic presence; in different ways the Baxters are affected by their own experiences. At the film's climax before the dwarf turns around, John remembers the red hooded figure in the church and his expression abruptly changes, you sense his sudden dreadful horrific realisation in those few seconds. The way she shakes her head most emphatically from side to side before she strikes was a masterpiece of direction. How can people call this film bad?
I once listened to a radio poll on the scariest movies and the most erotic sex scenes and Don't Look Now was in the TOP 10 for both of these. (This was many years ago)
I do understand your point of view, I mean it goes on for ages, and up till the ending I was thinking 'This better be leading to something.' But when it all fell together with the ending it freaked me out a treat. My Pa then explained that he would never let me swim on my own as a child out of the fear caused by this film, so it must be effective in some way, but the fears portrayed just obviously don't concern you.
@Ayumura96 In my opinion the main theme of this film, is premonitions. Take this scene for example it is mirrored at the end of the film. Donald sutherland's character is seeing his own funeral.
