The Third Man was directed by Carol Reed in 1949, it is rightly considered a classic within the film industry and has won numerous awards since its release, including an academy award in 1951 for best cinematography. The masterpiece benefits from a colourful cast, intriguing story (Based on Graham Greene's novel) both psychologically and historically and a stimulating music score.
The story is based in post war Vienna, the city is divided into zones (English, French, Russian.)
An American pulp fiction writer by the name of Holly Martins is visiting his friend Harry Lime, on his arrival Holly discovers that His friend has been killed in an accident; choosing to follow up the mystery behind his death Holly learns things about Lime and morality he never deemed believable.
The film's symbolism, ethics, messages and values are represented in the imbeccable cast, zither soundtrack, unbeatable imagery and Greene's original storyline and ideology for the stunning success.
The Film has undoubtedly aged well and still plays a huge part in modern film making, directing, acting and story writting, let alone the morality which we live by.