... and the ideas that are introduced. In the opening scene of the movie, the camera pulls back slowly from the face of Bonasera, an undertaker, and member of the family. In this long take, low key lighting utilized, indicating the darkness of the situation, and suggesting that the matter at hand involves ... member, arrives at the party causing the women to go crazy with delight. While Fontane beautifully sings "I have but one heart-, the camera focuses on Michael and Kay. The song acts as a nondiegetic sound, setting a happy tone. This merry mood is juxtaposed with Michael's ... is told...

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