British Film Narrative And Ideology Flashcards
What is the difference between story and narrative?
The Story is literally the things that happen. Narrative is the structuring of the things that happen.
What are the three core elements of study in the course?
- Film Form
- Meaning And Response
- Context
What are the two Specialist Areas focused on in the exam?
- Narrative
- Ideology
What does ‘Causality’ refer to in narrative?
Narrative as Cause and Effect
What is the foundation of Classical Hollywood Film according to David Bordwell?
Narrative logic driven by causality.
What are the four stages of Todorov’s Structure?
- Equilibrium
- Disruption
- Quest
- Resolution / New Equilibrium
What is established in the Equilibrium stage?
The world as it is and the characteristics of our protagonist.
What is the Disruption in Todorov’s narrative structure?
The problem that disrupts life for our character.
What does an open ending in a narrative suggest?
It rejects fixed, singular meaning and incites discussion.
What are Binary Oppositions?
A set of two concepts or ideas that are defined by one another.
Which filmmaker developed the concept of Binary Oppositions?
Levi Strauss.
What does studying a film in terms of Binary Oppositions focus on?
The narrative as tension and conflict.
What is Formalism in narrative analysis?
Considering the overall shape and structure of a film’s narrative.
What does Russian Formalism suggest about narrative structure?
It should be driven by subjective artistic consideration.
What are Narrative Devices?
Technical choices made to affect the shape and structure of the story.
Name two Narrative Devices.
- Character Construction
- Voiceover Narration
Who is Jonathan Glazer?
A critically acclaimed English filmmaker known for films like Under The Skin.
What is notable about the film Under The Skin?
It was recently voted the 4th Greatest Film of the 21st Century.
What was unique about the development of Under The Skin?
It was in development for 13 years and initially had a $40 million budget.
What is the significance of the narrative structure in films?
It adds meaning and suggests ideas.
Fill in the blank: Film Narrative is a chain of e______ in c______-e______ relationship occurring in t______ and s______.
events, cause, effect, time, space.
Fill in the blank: The foundation of Classical Hollywood Film was N______ L______.
Narrative Logic.
Fill in the blank: The narrative r______ suggests the i______ of the filmmaker.
resolution, ideology.
Fill in the blank: Studying a film from a Todorovian perspective is to study the NARRATIVE AS A CHARACTER’S J______.
journey.
