Whether someone is being thrown through one, or a lover stares longingly from one, windows are a subtle part of mise-en-scene in film. For a long time now, directors have been using windows as a part of their stories, using them to frame shots and create sophisticated metaphors. Take a look at this presentation which highlights some of the best window scenes in movies.

2. BLADE RUNNER (1982)
Dir: Ridley Scott
“All those moments will be lost in time, like tears in rain.”

3. DIE HARD (1988)
Dir: John McTiernan
“Welcome to the party pal!”

4. JURASSIC PARK (1993)
Dir: Steven Spielberg
“He stares right back, and that’s when the attack comes”

5. PHONE BOOTH (2002)
Dir: Joel Schumacher
“I have plenty of reasons and you keep on giving me more.”

6. REAR WINDOW (1954)
Dir: Alfred Hitchcock
“I’ve seen bickering, family quarrels, mysterious trips at night and knives and saws and ropes.”

7. ROMEO & JULIET (1996)
Dir: Baz Luhrman
“O Romeo, Romeo, wherefore art thou Romeo?”

8. SAY ANYTHING (1989)
Dir: Cameron Crowe
“I gave her my heart, she gave me a pen.”

9. SCREAM (1996)
Dir: Wes Craven
“You answer correctly, you live.”

10. STAR WARS: EMPIRE STRIKES BACK (1980)
Dir: Irvin Kershner
“Obi-wan has taught you well.”

11. THE GRADUATE (1967)
Dir: Mike Nichols
“Elaine! Elaine!”

12. TITANIC (1997)
Dir: James Cameron
“Put your hands on me Jack.”

13. WATCHMEN (2009)
Dir: Zach Snyder
“It’s a joke, it’s all a joke...mother forgive me.”