framing and false accusation

Masterfully constructs narratives where innocent protagonists are framed through visual manipulation and circumstantial evidence, most notably in *Vertigo* and *The 39 Steps*.

Explores institutional false accusation and the fragility of justice systems in films like *12 Angry Men* and *The Verdict*, questioning how easily the innocent can be condemned.

Examines paranoia and false accusation through psychological framing in *Chinatown* and *Frantic*, where protagonists become unwitting scapegoats in larger conspiracies.