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Narrative Theory

Hassan Shahid's production "Broken" is a melodrama that follows Tzvetan Todorov's narrative theory of equilibrium, disruption of equilibrium, and restored equilibrium. Shahid will edit the narrative fragments in a linear sequence following the main character's daily life. The sudden introduction of a dark theme acts as the disruption of equilibrium, incorporating mystery. Additionally, Roland Barthes' theory of using a reverse edit at the start to distort the timeline is followed. This abstract approach aims to make audiences think deeper about the meaning, in line with Barthes' focus on the interpretation of texts. Due to the sensitive topic and complex narrative, the production is certified for ages 15+ who can understand its intensity and mystery

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Narrative Theory

Hassan Shahid's production "Broken" is a melodrama that follows Tzvetan Todorov's narrative theory of equilibrium, disruption of equilibrium, and restored equilibrium. Shahid will edit the narrative fragments in a linear sequence following the main character's daily life. The sudden introduction of a dark theme acts as the disruption of equilibrium, incorporating mystery. Additionally, Roland Barthes' theory of using a reverse edit at the start to distort the timeline is followed. This abstract approach aims to make audiences think deeper about the meaning, in line with Barthes' focus on the interpretation of texts. Due to the sensitive topic and complex narrative, the production is certified for ages 15+ who can understand its intensity and mystery

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Hassan Shahid

Narrative Theory Broken


My production, Broken, is a Melodrama. This genre often
consists of a narrative that shows a chain of bad events,
which I have incorporated following the theorist, Tzvetan
Todorov, who focuses on the equilibrium (the balanced state),
the disruption of the equilibrium (the problem the character
faces) and the restored equilibrium, where the problem is
solved and the balanced state is restored. The disruption of
the equilibrium is a main aspect that a melodrama uses to keep
the audience intrigued and uncertain, as the text often
revolves around that issue. I will incorporate this by editing
the fragments in the style of Todorov, as the layout of the
sequence will be linear and consist of various scenes
following my main characters daily life.
The semiotic of the sudden dark theme is an important factor
as it will act as the disruption, which will then lead to the
mystery element. Furthermore, my narrative also follows the
theorist, Roland Barthes, as I will use a reverse edit at the
start of the sequence, to the very beginning where my story
first begins. This will make the timeline distorted and
abstract, which I think works well as it will make my audience
think deeper about the meaning behind the production. It will
not overcomplicate the sequence, but only fit well into the
narrative as Barthes focuses on the meaning of text, and
acknowledges that they are discovered differently by
audiences. This is my aim as I understand the genre and style
of my production covers a very sensitive topic.
Furthermore, this has influenced my age certification of 15+,
as my audience will have to be at a fairly mature age to
understand the intensity of the production, and follow the
functional and dysfunctional narrative layout. Barthes also
focuses and highlights the mystery element within films, which
I believe takes an interest to the majority of those above the
age of 15 as they are more willing to be challenged and remain
intrigued.

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