Witnesses Flashcards
Genre
Crime drama - endgame codes, binary oppositions, cinematography, deaths and misery.
Industries
Cinetelevision- french PSB
Channel 4 Uk
Premiered Belgium November 2014
Uk July 2015
UK viewers on debut episode- 1.1 million
Representation
Sandra Winkler, in power, head of investigation, empowers women. Wears professional clothing and stands up to other characters. Feminist icon.
Wolf- red, little red riding hood.
Paul - creates conflict, tries to take control.
Theories
Enigma codes, mean world syndrome, postmodernism, genre theory, reception theory.
Narrative
Bodies dug up and placed into model homes
Sandra- head of investigation. Find a Paul’s picture, he is being targeted, work together.
Media Language
Mise en scene
Cinematography- establishing shots of location, pillar between Sandra and Paul to show physically the conflict between them. Various locations. Linear narrative.