Silence of the Lambs Analysis

NARRATIVE STRUCTURE
The narrative structure to this film is linear.

THRILLER CODES AND CONVENTIONS
The outcome of the film is delayed, which follows usual thriller motions. The exotic is also introduced to the film.

CAMERAWORK
Establishing shots are used when introducing characters and settings. The camera is also taken from her point of view in some areas of the film. Other camera shots used are action shots when she is running through the woods.

MISE EN SCENE
The obstacle course in the woods has been placed there to have it in a more deralyct area and make it seem more intense. Also the fog in the woods has been created for a reason, it creates the illusion of partial vision as the audience can't see as much.

SOUND
The music in the film is always non-diajectic in the background. And is used in particular scenes to build up the tension and make it more mysterious. At the beginning when the girl is attempting the obstacle course, her breathing is very heavy and loud, which makes it more exciting to the audience because the breathing is louder than everything else.

EDITING/GRAPHICS
Opening credits are simple, bold and clear to read. It had clearly been edited at certain parts - cut.