The Silence of the Lambs
Narrative Structure
Linear narrative
Thriller Codes and Conventions
Questions and answer model
Concealment – Why is the woman shocked? What is the woman looking at? Who is approaching her?
Maze and Labyrinth – The woman could be lost as she looks confused and disorientated.
Questions become answered midway through opening
Camerawork
Tracking shot – MCU of woman’s face
Long shots
Close up/ Extreme close ups add mystery
Establishing shots of both training camp and training centre – show location to inform audience
Camera placed to track running woman
CU’s of feet running – could signify panic or hysteria
Mise-En-Scene
High key lighting – less intimidating
Woman could be seen as a vulnerable character as she is alone in the woods
Reaches new scene – Audience can see more and are less scared
Mist in forest – Suspense created
Woman looks lost in the open space – lots of trees, empty and alone feeling
Transformed character – Woman goes from looking vulnerable to strong as scene changes from the forest to the training centre.
Words seen on tree – ‘Hurt, agony, Pain, Love’ are related to conventions of generic thrillers
Sound
Diagetic – Dialogue, footsteps on leaves, heavy breathing (suspense building)
Non Diagetic – Music is calming for the first few seconds then builds up suspense as woman builds up speed.
Editing
Fade in from black to first image
Long shots, relatively slow paced editing.
Establishing shots fade in from previous shot
Graphics
Block capitals – Black and white used as it stands out on the busy background
Font on picture – Establishes location
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