The document discusses the 1974 film "A Woman Under the Influence" directed by John Cassavetes and starring Gena Rowlands and Peter Falk. It explores themes of love and dysfunction, emptiness and madness, and dual standards of acceptable behavior. The film utilized a handheld camera style with natural lighting and neutral colors. Characters were portrayed in a casual and unkempt manner, and the director made use of cropping and objects in the foreground.