Friday, 14 October 2011

Todorovs Theory

Narrative is defined as: "a chain of events in a cause-effect relationship occurring in time" - Bordwell & Thompson




Todorovs theory suggests that there are 5 stages to every film:

  • There is a state of Equilibrium - this happens at the very beginning of the film. It is where all is balanced and normal. 
  • A Disruption - This follows the Equilibrium. It is where something/someone disrupts the previously calm/normal atmosphere to the film.
  • The Recognition - This is where there is a recognition that there was a disruption 
  • An attempt to Repair - This is trying to repair the disruption and resolving the conflict or whatever has gone wrong
  • The Resolution - When everything has been restored. 

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