Considerando a cor e o “Efeito do Real” no cinema

A great number of different views regarding realism has been in evidence. Whether greater realism in the cinema is welcomed or whether it is criticized, there is no doubt that realism is always a matter of concern in discussions about cinema’s vocation. It is not easy to define realism, and even though the general opinion is that realism is a determining factor in the cinema, it was not always the only ideological need responsible for the introduction of new technologies into the cinema. This article will situate color within this perspective. Keywords : cinema, color, realism.