The Rule-Breaker: Citizen Kane's Cinematic Revolution (#5)

Orson Welles' 1941 masterpiece, *Citizen Kane*, stunned audiences with its innovative cinematography, including deep focus and low-angle shots previously unseen. Its fragmented, non-linear narrative exploring the enigmatic life of a newspaper magnate was years ahead of its time. The film's critical reception was initially mixed but it has since become a cornerstone of film studies, frequently topping 'greatest film' polls for its groundbreaking techniques.