'The Hunger Games' is an exhilarant dystopian fantasy-thriller. It is directed by Gary Ross and based on the 2008 best-selling novel written by Suzanne Collins who co-wrote the screenplay with Ross. Collins and Ross successfully create a powerful impact on the audience with the 'Reaping' sequence. The myriad number of techniques used by the director, such as a fusion of diegetic and non-diegetic sound effects to weave enigma, along with the quick-paced cuts between camera angles to heighten tension, the effect of the mise-un scene and the use of shaky camera technique add to the excruciating impact the sequence has on the viewers.
The Hunger Games are an annual event held in the land of Panem. It is a brutal and sadistic consequence of the
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The contrast develops as she is wearing a bright colored outfit which stands out among the crowd, the audience can clearly see who is in power through color contrast and who the victims are. Ross effectively uses a low angle to show Effie's prominence over others, the close up focuses on her glamorous extreme makeup which shows off her wealth compared to the girls of District 12 which present their health …show more content…
This close up shot allows the audience to acknowledge the emotion Katniss is feeling, which in essence helps the viewer feel disbelief and shock she is experiencing. Although not the focus of the shot, the face of the peacekeeper on the right maintains the seriousness of shot and the glimpse of Primrose being taken away in the background heighten the emotion being displayed further stir stimulating sympathy among the viewers. That creates a powerful impact on the audience. The desperate sounds mostly consist of Prim's screams which contributes to the emotional scene of tribute selection in District 12, therefore, is
In breaking down The Prestige overall, the film utilizes cinematography, sound, and its mise-en-scene to convey its theme. The film’s theme is centered on sacrifice, obsession, and secret. By focusing on one scene specifically it is conceivable to completely value the film's exceptionally demanding and viable utilization of mise-en-scene and cinematography to exhibit and uncover detail. The scene I have carefully examined is that of the film's opening in which it we are presented with a scatter of many hats.
When Gary Ross’ 2012 adaptation of Suzanne Collins’ famous novel ‘The Hunger Games’ exploded on screens, it was received as an action-packed, thrilling story of survival, determination and over-coming corruption. Audience’s watched in equal parts awe and horror as Katniss was thrust into Panem’s battle arena and fought for justice, family and friendship. However, if we as an audience think more critically about the film; if we think beyond the wild costumes, gripping action and skilful performances, we can see that the story explores complex philosophical ideas that strongly relate to the experiences of humanity in the real world.
Suzanne Collins has, through her writings, used great imagery to expose the meaningful side of ‘The Hunger Games’, the side that is not all about what takes place in the arena. The Capitol’s rule over the districts, the reality-show part of the Hunger Games and the Mockingjay pin are all fragments of deeper meanings that create the basis of all that the story is. Suzanne Collins has depicted the country of Panem as a place overruled by a large city, known as the Capitol. The Hunger Games is apparently a means to keep peace and a fair punishment for the rebellion of the districts, where district 13 was obliterated in the mess. However, Collins has spun this interpretation around and unveiled a different perspective – that The Hunger Games is
There are many pieces of instrumental music were used in the movie “The Hunger Games”, an American science fiction adventure film that was released in 2012. The movie was directed by Gary Ross and based on the novel of the same name by Suzanne Collins. All the soundtracks in the movie were scored by James Newton Howard. He is an American composer best known for his scores to motion pictures. He is one of the most popular and respected composers for cinema, and has scored over 100 films. Howard was born in Los Angeles, California in June 9, 1951. Throughout his career as a composer/musician/songwriter, he has scored films of all scales and genres, earning multiple award nominations for his work. In May 2008, he was made an Honorary Member of the Royal Academy of Music. He replaced Danny Elfman due to a scheduling conflict for The Hunger Games (2012), and the score album for the movie which was released by Universal Republic. He is also the composer for The Hunger Games: Catching Fire in 2013 under the direction of Peter Landesman.
The Hunger Games, a film based off of a novel written by Susan Collins, was released in March of 2012. The film, and the book it was based on, chronicles the struggles of a girl named Katniss Everdeen, a girl who lives in a poverty stricken province or “District”, until untimely circumstances forces her to play in the Hunger Games, a gladiatorial like contest where children between the ages of 12 and 18 are forced to fight to the death. A contest that was set up by an oppressive and authoritarian government, and has thus far been sustained via the forced obedience of the rebellious Districts, the brainwashing and conditioning of Districts 1 and 2, and the conditioning of the residents of its Capitol. The movie has a variety of messages, most especially in regards to social control and social conditioning. With these ideas in mind, a case could very well be made that The Hunger Games, throughout its two hour long run time, shows a very realistic look at a socially conditioned society and what humanity can become with the right amount of conditioning and control by an authoritarian force.
Entertainment can come and be enjoyed in many different forms. Television shows and movies are some of the different forms of entertainment can be in. The lives of famous actors from shows or movies are constantly scrutinized on and off screen. Within the world of The Hunger Games by Suzanne Collins a version of reality entertainment is the televised murder of innocent children. Those who are chosen to be within the Hunger Games become a scrutinized celebrity. Katniss and other tributes that are forced to fight and kill show how human identity can become lost as they become objectified for the people of Panem. The Hunger Games helps represent the harm that reality television can have by using the glorification of death with the objectification
In the novel The Hunger Games, by Suzanne Collins a new country is created. Panem is born in place of North America, were the Hunger Games began. In the Hunger Games, there are 24 tributes. Tributes are people who live in the districts. The tributes in the Hunger Games are all the same. They kill one another and become the Capitols puppets. The tributes become violent, emotionless puppets. Then there is Katniss. Katniss is an excellent hunter and becomes lethal during the games. However, she has not lost her compassion. Katniss does not think of herself as a good person. When in reality she is a good person with a large heart, who puts others before herself.
First, a little background on The Hunger Games. Panem, where the Capitol is located, was established and led by President Snow as a totalitarian dictatorship. The nation was divided into districts, called nation-states. Each district was responsible for producing, procuring, or refining goods in a particular industry. Each district provides something different for the Capitol, and in return they have no influence concerning the national politics of Panem.
Sound also draws attention to specific scenes and can cue expectations of what will occur. The sound viewers hear first is that of thunder and rain. The external sound is both accessible to characters within the scene and the audience. Although the rain and thunder are unnoticeable viewers can presume that the weather is rainy outside which explains the minimal lighting coming through the windows. Lionel stomping up the stairs, the sound of jacks, and the chewing as the three young boys eat are all examples of diegetic sounds which appear natural. By using diegetic sound viewers perceive the story as more realistic because it places the audience within that scene. The use of the recorder and orchestra music is also important because it adds drama to the scene. When Susy picks up her book the loudness of the music increases which intensified the scene to make it appear more dramatic. As Susy opens the curtains again the music gets louder, the combination of music and camera distance in this shot hint that perhaps Susy saw something of importance through her
The central source of trauma in this film and its story is the annual Hunger Games,
Mise-en-scene is the telling of a story through set design and composition. Mis-en-scene is what the audience sees, hears and experience; it all helps tell a story. Design elements like props, lighting, costume, and even color as well as other aspects of film design form to tell the story. The composition is the arrangement of objects that help tell the story effectively. Design and composition are the two major components of mise-en-scene.
In a not-too-distant, some 74 years, into the future the United States of America has collapsed, weakened by drought, fire, famine, and war, to be replaced by Panem, a country divided into the Capitol and 13 districts. Each year, two young representatives from each district are selected by lottery to participate in The Hunger Games; these children are referred to as tributes (Collins, 2008). The Games are meant to be viewed as entertainment, but every citizen knows their purpose, as brutal intimidation of the subjugated districts. The televised games are broadcasted throughout Panem as the 24 participants are forced to eradicate their competitors, literally, with all citizens required to watch. The main character throughout the series is a 16-year-old girl from District 12 named Katniss Everdeen.
Mise-en-scene of the whole car sequence is fairly grey, looking blander than the world outside. It creates a contrast between the atmosphere in the car and the world outside that has richer and more natural colours. The vibrant colours start to fill the screen when the family starts to lose their way. It also presents that the film is a fantasy film indeed. There comes a long shot of the car driving up the hill.
The Hunger Games- “a futuristic dystopian society [Panem] where an overpowering government controls the lives and resources in twelve different districts” (The Hunger Games). The overpowering government lives in the Capitol of Panem and from there controls the citizens of the twelve districts through propaganda and other means. The Capitol has all of the economic and political power in Panem; they have complete control. The leader of the capitol is the harsh, dictator-like figure, President Snow. President Snow’s methods for keeping order in the districts are through Peacekeepers and the annual Hunger Games. The Peacekeepers are an army that monitors each district. Any sign of rebellion, and the Peacekeepers take care of it, usually by killing the rebel in some way. The annual Hunger Games are used to remind all of the citizens of Panem about the uprising in the now obliterated District 13. The Hunger Games, in a way, brainwashes all of the citizens, but a select few such as Katniss Everdeen, to believe that an uprising would be horrible and is not necessary and that the Capitol does what is best for all of the citizens. In
“I know there must be more than they’re telling us, an actual account of what happened during the rebellion” (Collins 42). The Hunger Games, written by Suzanne Collins, is a dystopia set in Panem, a country with 12 districts, each in poverty. It has a wealthy Capitol. Each year, the Capitol forces its citizens to participate in the annual Hunger Games, which is a death battle. The Hunger Games is always televised so everyone can see it.