The role of sound in Wes Anderson’s selected features. Importance of the sound selection and editing in regards to viewer’s emotions and understanding of the plot, in both live-action and animated productions.

Abstract

The purpose of this paper is to identify and highlight the role of sound in particular aspects of Wes Anderson’s selected features. A thorough analysis of the sound layer in Fantastic Mr. Fox, Isle of Dogs, and The Darjeeling Limited shows the impact it has on the viewer’s perception of the plot, characters, and the mood of particular scenes. By analyzing the correlation between sound editing and mood changes, the dynamics of sound and action, the rhythm, the soundtrack selection, and the location of sounds, the paper demonstrates how the musical layer in the movies should be perceived as an important aspect of moviemaking. Sound not only adds to the entertainment but it affects the subconscious perception by the viewer, which leads to a deeper understanding of the filmmaker's (in this case Wes Anderson’s) intended effect.