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3 Lessons from the Opening Scene of ‘The Godfather’

Here’s a scene you can’t refuse.

It’s hard to imagine a movie with more acclaim than The Godfather. The whole movie is filled with lessons. It’s a classic, and probably my vote for the best film ever made. From the bestselling novel by Mario Puzo to the box-office blockbuster, its influential legacy endures to this day.

This first installment in the three-movie saga paints a dramatic portrait of the Corleone family’s rise and near fall from power. This brilliant masterpiece garnered 10 Academy Award nominations and won three, including Best Picture.

The movie’s opening scene is historic and perfect. I think it might provide you with three lessons you can apply to any scene you work on. Check out the clip from Paramount Movies and let’s talk after.

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Author: Jason Hellerman
This article comes from No Film School and can be read on the original site.

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