Wednesday 12 January 2011

'Marnie'- Opening Sequence

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WCFomCJfl98 - Link 1
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YjfpN4JJFvM&feature=related - Link 2
  • Immediate build up of suspense in the soundtrack, continued throughout. 
  • Her clothing and the shot type in the establishing shot with dark appearance creates an immediate sense of mystery-  (2:21) Link 1
  • Crime committed that we as viewers have not seen.
  • However we know what the crime is and who committed it.
  • Involvement of the Police.
  • Element of mystery- her changing identities (6:03) Link 1
  • Contrastingly, there is no clear antagonist or protagonist at this point, because we develop an empathetic relationship with the women through her turbulent relationship with her mother.
  • Her weakness is magnified, her relationship with her mother. (6:55) Link 2
  • Micro-elements combine along with the content to create a strong sense of mystery in character relationships as well as why the crime was committed. 

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