I have never watched this film before, and its name always seemed unattractive to me. However, I did change my mind afterward as Citizen Kane impressed me a lot and made me contemplate some things in life. One aspect that was gripping to me was the transition from one scene to another. Moreover, the deep focus on characters and objects in the back and foregrounds made every moment real. Probably, this technique was used to draw a parallel between past and present events. The other thing that stood out was the editing because it felt like the film consisted of different genres including detective, biography, and some others.
It is necessary to mention the narrative structure of the film. This storytelling technique influences my interpretation in a way that I could draw a line between the events. First, it was quite complicated to keep up due to the non-linear sequence. Furthermore, it was incredible that more than one narrator could present their points of view to receive a complete understanding of Kane’s thoughts and actions.
I believe that the “rosebud” was the interpretation of the youth and transience of life. When it was first mentioned, everyone looked for its meaning in Kane’s childhood items and other possessions, while it was a sort of metaphor. Therefore, I assert that Kane said this very word because he was frustrated with how happiness, memories, love, and life can be lost at once. However, the mystery was not revealed and probably will never be.