evaluative analysis of my short film.
Acts of Kindness I have created a 5-minute short film which follows a young woman wandering in a forest, alone and confused. I chose to represent a young woman because the contrast of vulnerability in Arrival and manipulation displayed in Echo shown through the micro elements of film form intrigued me. This sense of innocence was important to me because I wanted the audience to believe that she was in danger, and then realise only towards the end that she was instead in control and a threat to others. I think the juxtaposing naivety and awareness of the main character is evident through my use of micro elements. For instance, the character expression and movements are effective and believable, so the audience are able to develop a sense of empathy and understanding (for the majority of the film). I think it is the character expression which at the beginning makes my character conform to the stereotypical gender norms shared in society and often portrayed in film, and more s
