Focus on the Overdose and Withdrawal scenes below to answer the following question in a written report
How is film form used in these scenes to explore and develop the film's social/emotional / narrative themes and the relationships between characters ? ( e.g the widespread nature of heroin use in Edinburgh, Renton's emotions and relationships with family and friends )
Look at some of these themes in terms of binary oppositions ( e.g Renton v Begbie , family v independence , heroin v life)
Exam question : How far do your chosen films demonstrate the importance of visual and soundtrack cues in influencing spectator response? Refer in detail to at least one sequence from each film ( 40 marks )
Create a first draft of this exam answer , explaining the main points you would make , including analysis of your chosen scenes ( at least one for each film ).
Compare and contrast how visual and soundtrack elements ( cinematography, editing, mise-en-scene, music, sound effects, ) are used in both films to influence how audiences feel about characters and the narrative of the film .
You can also explore issues such as active/passive spectatorship , audience expectations , and ideological themes .
Aim for 800 words at this stage : you can use content and points from your previous blog tasks to help you.
DEADLINE : Friday May 7th
