BRIDGE Flashcards
(25 cards)
What genre is The Bridge?
Crime drama (Nordic Noir).
Which countries co-produced The Bridge?
Sweden and Denmark.
What companies were involved in production?
SVT (Sweden), DR (Denmark), Nimbus Film.
When was The Bridge Series 3 first broadcast in the UK?
21st November 2015 on BBC Four.
What does the title The Bridge symbolise?
Literal bridge between countries; metaphor for emotional/cultural divides.
Name 3 conventions of Nordic Noir in The Bridge.
Dark tone, strong female lead, bleak settings.
What happens in Series 3, Episode 1?
A gender activist is murdered; Saga investigates with a new partner.
What past event causes tension between Saga and her new partner?
Saga reported her old partner Martin, leading to his imprisonment.
Name two other examples of Nordic Noir dramas.
The Killing and Borgen.
What personal challenges does Saga face?
Emotional detachment, past trauma, lack of social awareness.
What is a common narrative structure in crime dramas?
Crime → Investigation → Resolution.
How does The Bridge fit Todorov’s theory?
Starts with disruption (murder); journey to restore order.
What is a flexi-narrative?
Complex, layered storylines for an active audience.
Name a binary opposition in The Bridge.
Logic vs. Emotion, Sweden vs. Denmark.
What is the disruption in Episode 1?
Murder of the gender activist.
How does The Bridge subvert crime drama characters?
Saga is a non-stereotypical, emotionally detached female lead.
What does Saga’s clothing say about her character?
Practical, neutral — reflects logic and emotional detachment.
How are gestures and expressions used in The Bridge?
Minimal expression, reflecting Saga’s social difficulties.
How do camera shots convey emotion in The Bridge?
Close-ups show tension; wide shots isolate characters.
How is the audience positioned?
As distant observers — similar to Saga’s perspective.
How is setting used in The Bridge?
Cold, urban spaces reflect emotional detachment and bleakness.
How is lighting used to support Nordic Noir style?
Low-key lighting and muted colours create a cold tone.
What role does music play in The Bridge?
Builds suspense, reflects emotional distance.
Give an example of diegetic sound.
Footsteps, police radios, ambient noise.
