Le Cercle Rouge

Alain Delon might be the biggest aura farmer of all time... This film is a lesson in building tension. It comes in different forms. Sometimes, the tension is like a jump scare. For example, a person is introduced into the frame unexpectedly. Other times, the tension is slowly built over time. At times Melville adds multiple layers of this slow-burning tension. The shot composition in most frames was top notch. The composition combined with the unique pan + zoom camera movement. This makes for a visually striking film. The minimalistic use of dialogue when the criminals were on screen was beautiful. This kept the viewer locked in on the actors, which helped Delon farm aura. The ending was amazing, which ironically enough comes full-circle for the investigator. The last line of dialogue was crazy aura too icl