"The Conversation" Poster Analysis

"The Conversation" poster gives the sense of a psychological or espionage thriller.  The black and white give the film poster a serious tone, while the red suggests conflict and bloodshed.  The old man's eye line is focussed on the couple, walking on the red banner.  This suggests that he is watching them as well as that they are in danger.  The target on them confirms that they are under surveillance.  The target also gives the sense of an espionage thriller.  The relaxed stance of the couple insinuates that they do not know that they are being watched. The bottom banner, a black and white cityscape, sets the scene for the film.  The fact that the older man is looking down on them, as well as on the city, suggests that he can find them easily, that he is powerful in the film. His glasses and moustache create a scholarly, intelligent look, furthering his power. The shadows that he creates give connotations of evil as well.  The bold text, "THE CONVERSATION", brings the attention of the viewer to the middle of the page, while the shadows that it creates foreshadows danger.  The black banner at the top of the poster implies serious circumstances, the black colour also representing death.