How Does Peter Weir Use Film Techniques In The Truman Show
PROMPT: How does Peter Weir use film techniques to explore themes within ‘The Truman Show’. Discuss.
Cinematic techniques such as camera angles, associational flashback and dialogue can significantly influence the structure and meaning of a film. They are usually implemented by the director to further entice the viewers. Themes are recurring subjects or issues that have a symbolic meaning in the plot. Peter Weir incorporated numerous film techniques within ‘The Truman Show’ to investigate a variety of themes presented in the movie. The Truman Show, a 1988 film directed by Peter Weir and written by Andrew Niccol, highlights the extremes that reality television will endeavour in order to achieve high viewer ratings. Since birth, Truman Burbank
Cinematic techniques such as camera angles, associational flashback and dialogue can significantly influence the structure and meaning of a film. They are usually implemented by the director to further entice the viewers. Themes are recurring subjects or issues that have a symbolic meaning in the plot. Peter Weir incorporated numerous film techniques within ‘The Truman Show’ to investigate a variety of themes presented in the movie. The Truman Show, a 1988 film directed by Peter Weir and written by Andrew Niccol, highlights the extremes that reality television will endeavour in order to achieve high viewer ratings. Since birth, Truman Burbank