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“"Citizen Kane" is a 1941 American film directed by and starring Orson Welles. It is considered one of the greatest films in cinema history, having received critical acclaim and winning an Academy Award for Best Original Screenplay.
The film's story begins with Orson Welles, a young theater director hired by RKO Pictures to make a film. He decides to make a story about the life of a media mogul, Charles Foster Kane, who is played by himself.
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Welles based the character of Kane on several figures from American society at the time, such as the press magnate William Randolph Hearst. Many people disliked the idea of the film, as they felt it was insulting Hearst and could hinder Orson Welles' career.
The film's production was difficult because Orson Welles wanted a great deal of creative freedom. He created new camera techniques, such as "deep focus," which allowed everything on screen to be in focus at the same time. He also used lighting and sound tricks to tell Kane's story.
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But not everything went smoothly during production. The film's budget was limited, and there were many delays and technical problems. The press also began attacking Orson Welles and the film even before its release.
However, when "Citizen Kane" was released in 1941, it proved to be a critical and commercial success. The film is considered a landmark in the history of cinema, and many scholars still study and discuss it today.
The fascinating story behind the production of "Citizen Kane" is an example of how a film can face many obstacles before its release, but that, when made with passion and dedication, it can become a masterpiece.
