NCFOM Essay 24th of February
Explore some of the reasons why spectators may respond in very different ways to the same character. Refer in detail to at least one character from each of your chosen films. The character of Chigurh in the opening scene lends himself a preferred reading through his malign portrayal. The use of cinematography supports the creation of the sinister tone – a shallow depth of field lightly blurs Chigurh, reducing him to a lurking silhouette, which stands out against the desaturated tan colour palate of the scene. A slow track in mimics Chigurh, as he methodically stalks the back of the police officer as the frame begins to very subtly lessen the distance between the two members. In actuality, this closes the distance between the spectator and Chigurh’s ominous image, to evoke tension caused by the unknown motive of Chigurh. These cinematic features push the spectator to attempt to determine the antagonist’s motives; however, the spectator doesn’t perceive most of the eve