Opening Sequence Paragraph By Paragraph Flashcards
(11 cards)
Intro Paragraph (not structure)
Opening sequence, tense and exciting. 2008 film by Nolan
Intro structure (7)
Name of film
Name of director
Summary
Techniques
What they show
Link to Q
Evaluative language
Main body paragraph structure (7)
Ref. Director
Ref. Techniques
Evaluative language
Context
What it shows
Link to Q
Analysis
Paragraph 1 is about…
Camera angles, establishing shot, zoom, glass smash, chaos, tension, build up to jokers reveal
Paragraph 2 is about…
Camera angle birds eye veiw, threat of death (high up), anxious, chaos,
Paragraph 3 is about…
Camera angle/prop, behind short, depersonalization, build up character, mask, anarchy, nihilist, chaos
Paragraph 4 is about…
Camera angles/dialogue, low angle (power), 2nd layer of criminal action, “criminals used to believe…” joke has no regard for code, nihilist, chaos
Paragraph 5 is about…
Camera angles/dialogue, bus crash, “what do u believe…” “…stranger…” built up reveal, mask behind mask
Paragraph 4 quote
“Criminals in this town used to believe in things, honour, respect”
Paragraph 5 banker quote
“What do you believe in!?” (Shout)
Paragraph 5 joker quote
“I believe whatever doesn’t kill you simply makes you stranger”