Applying Narrative to our Final Idea

Key concepts

When we brainstormed for our idea, we wanted as a group to create a linear and chronological narrative. This is so we can focus on making our context great quality and easy understanding for spectators, allowing them to question certain messages and values within our narrative and become more connected to our characters on an emotional and sympathetic level through visual iconography and typical conventions, such as using Barthes theory of semantic codes. Certain props we will use will generate a certain association, for example: when John takes his pills in a very illusive state, spectators can notice mental health as a theme to raise awareness. 


On The Brink is structured within a linear and chronological form. We can apply narrative theory to our short film, for example: applying Todorov's theory can be useful to understand the structure of our narrative. As we have a linear narrative we can notice the 5 stages clearly of Todorov's theory. Although  our narrative is in a linear order, we do not have the 5th stage of his theory, which is the new equilibrium or the resolution. We decided not to include this stage in our narrative as it generates a more thrilling and immersive experience for our spectators.