6. Duel

 

Títle: Duel
Director:  Steven Spielberg
Country: U.S.A.
Year: 1971
Runnig time: 74´ original version, 90´cinema version
Starring: Dennis Weaber

Selected by: Stopmoñey

“Duel” is the first film of the well Known director Steven Spielberg. In fact, the film was shot in 1971 for television, instead of the big screen.

You must watch and enjoy the film thinking that the instruments, vehicles and special effects existing at that moment weren´t like today. Perhaps, young people who have grown up with films like “Fast and furious”, could consider it a bit old fashioned. But for me, the film is as interesting, exciting and thrilling as the first time I saw it (More or less 25 years ago).

There are some masterful scenes, such as the one in the tunnel, with the lorry

switching on the lights in a threatening gesture.

The fact of avoidingus to see the face of the truck driver (only his boots), it is very ingenious. It let you imagine his features in your mind.

 It is very curious how a film with so few dialogues can transmit such amount of emotions: Fear, relief, perplexity,….

This is a film I´d recommend if you think a lorry pursuing a car has to be boring. This film will probably change your mind.