Comparing Le Jetee, the short, and 12 Monkeys, the full-length movie

 


One film that is important to learn from is 12 Monkeys. The film is actually described as a photo novel. This interpretation of the film expresses the emphasis that is put on choosing each individual picture, rather than a video. In a regular film, each individual frame does not matter as much. On the other hand, a photo novel emphasizes each frame, forcing the director to meticulously pick each shot. Along with the pictures, a narration is played. This narration forces, the writer to carefully choose words, giving the story a tone. This is because things such as body language cannot be expressed due to the still images, leaving the audience reliant on the narration. In the article about the 12 monkeys and La Jetée, the author mentions how the film blends familiar elements of the film medium while also making something innovative and new. The article states how 12 monkeys provides the audience with a dystopian future. In the movie, the plot is very creative, taking a recognizable genre, and giving it an unexpected twist. In the case of this movie, the film is set in a dystopian future. Most media set in a dystopian future, or a byproduct of a global conflict or devastating, natural disaster. Although technically another form of natural disaster, the disruptive factor of an airborne virus gives the film, a tone that is unattainable by other films. Focusing again on the video, it shows that one effective way of capturing the audiences attention is to subject them to plot points that have never been seen before. In the beginning of the film works by following a character without giving them an introduction, and then introducing specific characters from their past, suggesting a backstory that we have not yet learned. This technique is used to lower the audience in, hooking them in until the payoff/reveal. The video and article have shown different ways of capturing the audiences attention. I look forward to applying these methods to my groups, film, hopefully enabling us to create a more compelling story.

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