Assignment 10:Two Drama Posters Analysis

Judy IbelgauptieneLeticia Silva

Noor NaoumKatia Martins

Film 1: The Truth About Emanuel (2013)

Film 2: Hours (2013)

Film Posters to Analyse

Film 1: The Truth About Emanuel (2013)

Film 1: Denotation/Connotation

Two girlsBoth seem to be reflecting, reinforced by the reflection of lights

Window

They could be looking back at their past, allowing things to make sense. This is reinforced by the title of the film

Character Representation

A close up shot is used on the two young woman showing they have a close relationship. However even though a close up shot is used they are facing different ways making them look distant.

Their face expressions look quite serious which represents them as serious and that something serious is going to happen in the film. The lighting complements this as its quite dark and mysterious.

Setting/Location

The setting/location looks like a window which means there inside.

The location may have something to do with the word ‘’void’’ in the catchphrase. As Void means an empty space which may suggest the emptiness of the location.

Colour Symbolism

The colour green symbolises envy/jealousy. This is shown through their facial expressions and body language.

Also green symboliseslife and this links with the catch phrase “Two lives. Two voids. One secret.”

The shading/black on her face symbolises mystery.

The white symolisesthat Emanuel is innocent of whatever truths they are trying to figure out of her life.

Language of Film Title & Catchphrases

Catchphrase: “Two lives. Two voids. One secret. “

Film Title

In the catchphrase, the last number is ‘’one’’ which shows a theme that no matter what differences you have, one thing will always bind you together and creates a mystery. It makes the audience feel that two different people share the same secret.

The film title links to the catchphrase as we learn the truth about her secret.

Text AnalysisThe title of the film is in white. White represents wholeness and completion, however this challenges this representation because the letter “N” in “Emanuel” is split in half representing a relationship problem as in the drama genre there is usually family conflict.

The word ‘’Emanuel’’ is in larger font than the rest of the title. This implies that ‘’Emanuel’’ is the main focus of the film.

Framing & CAM SAMC

A two shot is used to show that the two women have some sort of relationship.

In the framing there is an empty space between the two female characters which may imply that they are both missing something in their lives.

A front view and mid shot is used to show their facial expressions.

Stereotypes

• What are the stereotypes in your genre?

• There are stereotypes such as there will be a tragic scene and death and one of the characters fall into an emotional break down

• Are they re-inforced or challenged in the poster?

• The stereotype of emotions is portrayed in this poster through facial expressions however there is no evidence of death. Although the shallow focus of the lights could suggest perhaps being in a hospital

Film Posters to Analyse

Film 2: Hours (2013)

Film 2: Denotation/ConnotationDenotation: Helicopter Connotation: It symbolises danger occurring.

Denotation: The storm Connotation:Symbolises isolation, fear and death.

Denotation: FloodConnotation: Could symbolise risk becoming higher

Denotation: One area of light Connotation: Symbol of hope

Denotation: Tree Connotation: Symbolises the idea of nature dying and ominous moments occurring.

Denotation: Facial expressionConnotation: Concentrated but hopeful and tired face.

Characters Representation

On this poster the character is represented as independent and fearless.

The character is also represented as brave by the way he is standing in such a stormy atmosphere

Setting/Location

In a flooded stormy city

The place has got palm trees which could suggest a beach near by could be one of the cause of the flood. However, it could also be from the storm.

The setting has a helicopter which could suggest help is at hand. However, it could also suggest that it’s a threat towards him symbolising death.

Colour Symbolism

The colours are mostly navy blue and grey with a tint of white. The blue could symbolise sadness especially because it’s a dark shade of blue (navy). The small amount of white could symbolise slight hope and a chance for survival. Grey could symbolise dullness and unhappiness.

Language Of Film Title & Catchphrase

The fact that hours stands out in big bold letters suggests that time is running out too quickly.

The catchphrase ‘every second counts’ creates tension and suggests the importance of time and using time wisely. The fact that its is separate and in capitals shows its significance.

The catchphrase creates a serious warning tone as a way to warn the audience that the plot is based on time.

Text Analysis

The catchphrase is in capitals and in bold handwriting showing that seconds also matter as much as hours do. Seconds are very short and quick suggesting a warning to not waste any second that each one is helpful in his case.

The fact that the title is bigger than everything else suggest that hours is the significant symbol throughout the entire movie.

Framing & CAM SAMC

The long shot suggest his form of freedom being outside but yet entrapped by his surroundings. It also helps him look more dominant.

Establishing shot portraying the danger that he is in and creating tension. The buildings behind him and the trees swaying are far behind suggesting that he is leaving everything behind and taking huge risk alone.

Asymmetrical balance suggesting that he is in an unstable position and it helps him stand out as if he is not equal to anything else.

Its also a rule of thirds is shown in this image because nature and the characters body seem to be in line with each other.

Stereotypes

• What are the stereotypes in your genre?

• There are stereotypes such as there will be a tragic scene and death and one of the characters fall into an emotional break down.

• Are these stereotypes reinforced or challenged in your poster?

• The stereotype of tragedy is reinforced in our poster through the setting in the background however, there is no evidence that an emotional breakdown will occur