The text makes the argument that the use of the color red in Ingmar Bergman's Cries and Whispers

A. is extremely effective at conveying the theme of the film, which centers on the strength of love between family members.
B. is so appealing to the eye that it distracts attention away from the subtle drama that the faces and dialogues are struggling to convey.
C. is an effective ironic use of color, as the theme of the film centers on the characters' inability to get in touch with their own emotions.
D. creates an effective illusion of high temperatures in the setting.


Answer: B

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