Romeo and Juliet (1996)

A film that encompassed various editing techniques was the  modern-day take of Shakespeare's very own "Romeo and Juliet." There are clips within the movie that express the three elements of Realism, Classicism, and Formalism. 

I. Realism
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It was rather hard to find realism in this film, considering most of the shots were a duration of 1-2 seconds. However i did find this one part in the film where Romeo's cousin had been stabbed by a Capulet member. This scene incorporated realism as shown through with wide angle shot of Romeo reacting to the death. Especially as Romeo storms out of the scene, the camera continues to stay in the shot and catches the other two men staring at Romeo. It is at this point the audience is reveling in the character's death. This shot was a bit complicated because most Realism reveals the realistic nature of society without the glossed up/flash characters. However the setting and the poor peasants watching about could have contributed to this. 

II. Classicism
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The aquarium scene in Romeo and Juliet has often been subject to parody among cartoons, other movies, and shorts. The scene provides a narrative revealing the first encounter between the two ill-fated lovers. The contrast between both sides from the looking glass adds a dramatic intensity to the film, further proving a metaphorical conflict for how they are divided by an obstacle. However the use of romantic digetic music in the background shows the emotional connection between the two. 

III. Formalism
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Without a doubt this shot compiles one of the most bizarre and euphoric induced states of hallucination. This takes place when Romeo partakes in a substance *cough* that allows him to sneak into the party free of guilt or worry. However the drug itself has some crazy side effects that are revealed through the montage of strange flashing scenes. It's formalism because it is a montage of shots that are irrelevant and spontaneously abstract in the scene. (cross dressing men, fireworks, long narrow gardens, and carousels.)The loud party music adds to the entire psychological aspect of the film, as the audience must form an idea based on the ideas given in the sequence.