The primary function of most films is to
tell a story.. The mise en
scene, cinematography, editing and sound are entirely subservient to the
narrative, creating a seamless flow that centres the viewer within the story.
There are narrative conventions that include the role of the protagonist, the problems faced by the protagonist and the resolution of these problems.
Most films are centred on one or two main protagonists. Their lives are disrupted by an outside event, or presence of an unfulfilled desire. The plot is then about removing that disruption or fulfilling that desire. The rest of the events are in the plot are usually initiated by the protagonist and have a clear cause and effect relationship to other events.
A protagonist is the leading character or one of the major characters in a play, film, novel, etc.
Captain Phillips trailers:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1Wc1l1DW6IE
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s4FDRlBJNjg
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IJMDdT24_98
Captain Phillips protagonist characteristics:
1. Selfless
2. Leader
3. Decisive
4. Composed
5. Brave
6. Loving
7. Strong Minded
8. Courage
9. Brave
10. Intelligent
An antagonist a person who actively opposes or is hostile to someone or something; an adversary.
The antagonist is the character (s) or situation that represents the opposition against which the protagonist must be contended. In other words, the antagonist is an obstacle that the protagonist must overcome.
Captain America & Iron Man vs. Loki - Fight Scene:
Antagonist characteristics:
1. Dictator
2. Reckless
3. Power Hungry
4. Egotistical
5. Ruthless
An anti-hero is a major character, usually the protagonist, who lacks conventional nobility of mind, and who struggles for values not deemed universally admirable.
Breaking Bad Trailer 1:
Anti Hero characteristics:
1. Flawed
2. Corrupt
3. Fearless
4. Intelligent
5. Loving
6. Desperate
7. Relatable
A foil is any character (usually the antagonist or any supporting character) whose personal qualities contrast with another character. By providing this contrast, we get to know more about the character.
Sherlock Holmes and Watson:
Sherlock characteristics:
1. Composed
2. Controlling
3. Humorous
4. Well Spoken
5. Decisive
6. Happy-go-lucky
7. Standoffish
Watson (Foil):
1. Argumentative
2. Intelligent
3. Decisive
4. Composed
5. Loyal
Todorov's theory (1969):
Believed that all films followed the same narrative pattern through stages:
1. The equilibrium
2. Disequilibrium
3. Acknowledgement
4. Solving
5. Again equilibrium
The equilibrium is a state in which opposing forces or influences are balanced.
The disequilibrium is the lack of equilibrium in which the opposing forces are in favour.
Maleficent and equilibrium status:
This video demonstrates an equal state if equilibrium since it is a peaceful place. (0:20)
This trailer of the film presents the disequilibrium of the film being the curse from Maleficent. This disequilibrium is from the perspective of the (0:27)
This section of the film represents the great disequilibrium from the perspective from Maleficent. (3:01)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aNy7T0uJxLE
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