What's up guys! Today I will be comparing Le Jetee, the short film and 12 monkeys the full-length movie.
Takeaways from https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4tT8lpQz3N8&t=55s:
- "La Jetée" demonstrates revolutionary storytelling through still images and narration, proving that innovative techniques can create powerful narratives
- The circular narrative structure shows how complex stories can be effectively told in a short format
- Both films excel at building atmospheric post-apocalyptic worlds while maintaining focus on personal, emotional stories
- The use of memory as both a plot device and thematic element is masterfully handled
Good Information Gathered:
- The power of minimalist storytelling - using limited resources to maximum effect
- How to handle complex time-travel narratives without losing emotional impact
- The importance of strong visual composition, even in still images
- Effective use of voiceover narration to drive story and create atmosphere
How This Helps Through Short Film Process:
- Demonstrates that limitations (budget and equipment) can become creative advantages
- Shows how to structure non-linear narratives effectively
- Provides examples of how to balance personal stories with larger themes
- Illustrates techniques for creating atmosphere with limited resources
Takeaways from https://filmicmag.com/2015/12/29/a-comparison-of-12-monkeys-la-jetee/:
- La Jetée's groundbreaking approach combines still monochrome images with omniscient narration to create a cohesive narrative
- The article highlights how the film uses memory as a central theme, particularly through the jetée (pier) scene which frames the entire narrative
- 12 Monkeys expands on La Jetée's concepts while maintaining its own distinct identity
- Both films effectively use science fiction elements to explore deeper human themes
Good Information Gathered:
- The World War III setting in La Jetée provides context for the experimental nature of the story
- The significance of the pier scene as both beginning and end of the narrative
- How Terry Gilliam adapted and expanded the original concept for 12 Monkeys
- The way both films handle memory and time as interconnected elements
How This Helps Through Short Film Process:
1. Story Structure:
- Shows how to frame a story around a single powerful image or moment
- Demonstrates effective use of circular narrative structure
- Illustrates how to balance complex ideas with clear storytelling
2. Technical Approach:
- Provides examples of innovative visual techniques
- Shows how to use narration effectively
- Demonstrates how to create atmosphere with limited resources
3. Thematic Development:
- Shows how to layer meaning and subtext within a simple framework
- Demonstrates how to handle complex themes in an accessible way
- Illustrates how to connect personal stories to larger ideas
4. Adaptation Techniques:
- Shows how to maintain core themes while adapting to different formats
- Demonstrates how to expand upon existing ideas while maintaining originality
- Illustrates how different technical approaches can serve similar narrative goals
Notes for My Film:
- Make creative use of technical limitations
- Structure complex narratives effectively
- Build an atmosphere through minimal means
- Use memory and time as narrative devices
- Balance personal stories with larger themes
- Create emotional impact through innovative techniques
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