Article «Mirror of the Soul»

«The eyes are the mirror of the soul”—we have heard this phrase countless times. Many scientists, writers, and thinkers agree with it.
For whom is expressing emotions a key element of their work? Certainly, for actors: cinema has long used the eyes to make the viewer believe in what is happening on screen. Does this mean that every basic emotion, according to Paul Ekman’s theory, can be conveyed solely through the eyes? In this article, we will explore what the basic emotions theory is, how directors achieve the audience’s belief in the actors’ performances, and what role the eyes play in cinematography.