opening sequences war

1. Opening Sequences Tilly Robertson

2. 1917 • War film

3. What narrative is given to us , and from this what do we expect the rest of the film's narrative will be from the information that we have been given? • Violence – protective outfits and guns • Fear – unsteady speech, fast pace walking • Friendship – partners and close bond • Heroic – fighting in a war for freedom

4. Who is the target audience for this film, how do we know this from the opening scene? • Target audience: 25-60 years of age • Male – as there are themes of violence • White – all cast members are white • Lower to Upper class

5. How is the genre of the film set up in the opening scene? What key conventions have been used? • Slow pace – one continuous shot • Friendship – protect one another at all costs • Heroism – saving many men • Conflict – two groups of people against each other

6. What cameras work has been used and why?What sound is used and how does it effect the narrative and characters?What editing techniques have been used and why? • Mid shots to show the uniform • Wide angle to show the setting • Non diegetic music in the background, emphasized diegetic sound • One continuous shot

7. Do you think this is a successful opening scene? • I think that this is a successful opening scene because you see the entire feelings and thought process of the soldiers in one continuous shot.