How Heath Ledger Redefined The Joker in The Dark Knight

This video essay analyzes Heath Ledger’s performance as The Joker in Christopher Nolan’s The Dark Knight. In 2008, no one knew what to expect from Heath Ledger. This video investigates the influences Ledger used to create his version of the comic book villain The Joker and how he improvised to make the little details of the character so memorable. PATREON: FAIR USE NOTICE: This video may contain copyright material; the use of which has not been specifically authorized by the copyright owner. This material is made available under section 107 of the Copyright Act of 1976, allowance is made “fair use“ for the purposes such as criticism, comment, review, news reporting, teaching, scholarship, education and research. Fair use is a use permitted by copyright statute that otherwise might be infringing. All rights belong to its owners. Music used: Aquarium by Kevin MacLeod Link: License: & Moonlight Hall by Kevin MacLeod Link: License: & In the Hall of the Mountain King by Grieg Imagine A New Darker You by Landing On a Dark Planet by Doug Maxwell (Media Right Productions) Timestamps: 0:00 Intro 2:00 Influences 7:18 Improvisations #heathledger #joker #batman