Discuss the dynamics of character point of view or perspective(specifically that of the protagonist Harry Caul) in relation to the conditions of conspiracy and paranoia in the movie "The Conversation"

Conspiracy and Paranoia in the Film ‘The Conversation’

Francis Coppola’s film The Conversation follows the main cast Harry Caul as he goes on about his work as a surveillance expert despite his irrational fear of other people breaching his privacy. He is commissioned by a client to follow a couple but stumbles on a murder conspiracy. During the 1970s, the film industry was quite fascinated with the impact of technological advancements on society, especially focussing on the element of surveillance and invasion of privacy. The plot of the films used storylines in which the main cast uncovers conspiracies or has an irrational fear of being targeted by unknown people who can easily observe every activity using the new technologies (Pratt, 24). The perspective of Harry Caul is a good example of a character facing similar conditions considering his obsession with securing his privacy. Harry Caul’s uncovering of the murder of his client shows the dynamics of a complex conspiracy that was hard to comprehend or make attempts to stop