This is a short story of two boys and early teenage life as they discuss the troubles that will be facing them. The story considers friendship and relationships at an early age. John has more experience than Andrew, so throughout the film he is advising Andrew on what to do and how to do it. In terms of Narrative structure, this film begins with the boys walking to school when John is waiting outside for Andrew. Andrew is humiliated with a mother/son ritual of kissing in front of his friend. The characters are then introduced on the walk to school through dialog. It then follows them at school where the inexperienced Andrew finds out a girl wants to kiss him. He goes about practicing for it and then does it. The following day the ritual with him leaving is repeated, however, everyone is silenced when he snogs his mum.
The Black Hole is a very clever short film in the fact that it keeps the audiences attention throughout. It is considered a very short, even in relation to short films. It has a very simple narrative and theme which is explored without the use of dialogue. This keeps it concise, leaving only the necessary story. In terms of the structure, the film is introduced with the environment, which them progresses on to the main element...'The Problem' in the fact that the photocopier is broken. The Character then discovers the printed black hole on the sheet, which he then explores (i.e. getting the Snickers and entering the safe). The film is concluded with a comic ending which sees the character stuck in the Safe. As i have mentioned, the film is concise. The Film makers show nothing more than they need to.
This film is very simplistic with some very good camera angles along with some really good use of sound. However, i feel the plot is pretty poor in the fact that there was actually nothing wrong with the crops. Throughout the film they are villainised with the use of the music score, although at the end the audience is left feeling cheated because nothing really develops from this build up. So overall, the film looked good technically to me, although lacking in the narrative and story. This is an element that is crucial for short films.
Uk Images (1997)
Martin Parr produces a short film using the style conventions of documentary. On first interpretation this film seems to be a complete random selection of clips. However, it is this that invites the viewer to really think of a correlation linking all the clips. The clips are composed of very raw everyday sights and people that we all pass without the time to give any thought. In terms of structure, it does not seem to contain any. There are three random locations of completely diverse scenarios. The order in which they are displayed would make no difference to the general outcome. However, each different scenario can be seen as a separate self-contained sort story.
(This film can be found on the Cinema 16 British shorts DVD)
Oktapodi (2007) - Oscar 2009 Animated Short Film
I love this short film as it contains everything. It has a great fun storyline and plot that develops well from the off set. The story is introduced promptly within the fist five seconds or so. The thought and detail that has gone into the array of shorts that are used is incredible, especially considering the fact that it is animation. The film contains no dialogue throughout witch really adds another layer as everything is conveyed through the music and visual actions. This clip was found on Youtube, i was hooked from the minute it started until the end.
Pixar's PRESTO...
This is a classic short Pixar film that combines humour, great story development and amazing graphic detail in animation. In terms of the structure, the film begins by introducing the two main characters and shows both of their aims. The Rabbit is seen to want nothing other than the carrot while the magician wants a great crowd pleasing performance. These are then developed with the tool of the magic hat that provides all of the entertainment that then unfolds. The story is later resolved by the two characters making up as they both get what they want. Its a very simple story which contains the pivotal tool of the hat, allowing them to explore a number of humorous ideas and scenes.
I bought this film at the end of last year. The film is constructed from a number of short films from a select number of Famous directors with only one binding rule, being that they all need to show a form of love in Paris. The Coenbrothers are among the long array of directors who contributed to this feature film. Here I have looked at the Coen brother’s short film from the feature, called Tuileries. This film was thoroughly enjoyable as I am a big fan of French film. The Coen brothers adopt the French style really well here with the use of music. In terms of structure, it begins by introducing the characters and jumps between the tourist leaflet, the couple across the Metro and the boy with the straw blowing things. The action is then moved on with the fact the main character is looking at the couple kissing. The couple then completely loses it and it results in the main character getting beaten up. The film then ends with the audience trying to make sense of what he did to deserve it.
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