The scene above is one of the most noticeable implemenation of a dialogue shot in this film. The seating arrangement of the characters symbolizes the disconnect between them. The physical connection between the two characters is symbolized by the camera movement, and zooming in on the character's conversation implies that they are getting closer just by having this conversation. Director Paul Schrader explained in an interview that the format of his films follows "A person who goes from day to day, place to place, and has a job which takes him into other worlds. [---] And events happen and sometimes they seem of consequence and sometimes they don’t." This secene does not contain any action, but it still reveals the importance of this secondary character and the audience gets a glimpse into LeTour's past life.
LeTour narrates “They figure you can tell a DD anything. My philosophy is if you don’t have anything to say, be quiet". This scene shows the significance of conversations between clients. This dialogue shot conatins specific character narration that aids the viewer in determing the signifigance of the scene, causing a direct relationship between the audience and the protagonist. LeTour was previously a drug addict, and at the time of his addiction, it didn't occur to him how awful it truly was. He is able to reflect back on his previous life through his interactions with current addicts.
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