Thursday, 12 January 2012

Narrative Theory in Film Noir

Narrative Theory suggests that most films follow a simple rule. Each film is spilt into 5 parts:

-        Equilibrium
-        Disruption
-        Period of disequilibrium
-        Resolution
-        Restoration of equilibrium

However you may find that film noir rarely restores the equilibrium and merely finds a new one. The state of resolution is rarely one that is wanted by the characters.

2 comments:

  1. Hi Luke, can you explain how this theory is evident in one of the films that you have watched briefly? Also, will you follow this theory in your film?

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  2. That was from Miss Blomiley by the way! :)

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