Truman Show

Question 1

Concept 1

Answer 1

Control Enhances

Question 2

(P1) Technique 1

Answer 2

Wide Shot of Traffic blocking Truman

Question 3

(P1) Analysis/Objective 1

Answer 3

Reflects the scripted nature of the Seahaven. To highlight Truman’s lack of control over his own fate.

Question 4

(P1) Technique 2

Answer 4

Bird’s eye view shot of roundabout

Question 5

(P1) Analysis/Objective 2

Answer 5

Reflects Truman’s attempts to subvert the scripted world. To reveal Truman’s chaotic nature that he’s been restraining due to his current conformity.

Question 6

Concept 2

Answer 6

Freedom Authorises

Question 7

(P2) Technique 1

Answer 7

High Angle of Truman sailing through storm

Question 8

(P2) Analysis/Objective 1

Answer 8

Symbolises how Truman now has courage to pursue the truth. No longer restrained by the fears Seahaven instilled in his mind.

Question 9

(P2) Technique 2

Answer 9

Close up of Christof Commanding the storm

Question 10

(P2) Analysis/Objective 2

Answer 10

Reflects Christof’s ability to subvert Truman’s fate. To emphasise the power Christof loses if Truman escapes Seahaven.

Question 11

Concept 3

Answer 11

Fate Reveals

Question 12

(P3) Technique 1

Answer 12

Long shot of bridge during golf

Question 13

(P3) Analysis/Objective 1

Answer 13

Illustrates how Truman is protected from the rest of humanity. To highlight that Seahaven is a prison that he cannot escape.

Question 14

(P3) Technique 2

Answer 14

Over the shoulder shot of Truman explaining Fiji to Marlon

Question 15

(P3) Analysis/Objective 2

Answer 15

Highlights Truman’s eagerness to leave Seahaven and live out his dreams. He is recognising the repetitive aspects of his reality, such as people telling him he cannot do certain things.