The film “Taxi Driver” includes a range of techniques which fit the categories of realism and expressionism. The film takes it’s peculiar over-all feel from the combination of the various techniques used. “Taxi Driver” is a film that leans towards expressionism. The director’s major concern is with the characters’ psychological truths, which he conveys using techniques that distort the viewer’s perception of the material world. He uses a high degree of manipulation, …showed first 75 words of 538 total…

…showed last 75 words of 538 total…expressing a subjective view of reality. Mostly we connect to the character through our understanding of his thoughts which are expressed in artistic scenes that are not particularly realistic. However, although not used often, the realistic techniques allow the audience to relate to the characters on a level that they can understand. The director uses both realism and expressionism effectively and as a successful contrast that makes this film an interesting and worth while experience.