Representation and Narrative Theories

Syd Field the American screenwriter has said in any good film the audience will be grabbed in the first ten minutes, therefore we aim to grab the audience’s attention by using past, action packed clips in our teaser trailer therefore grabbing attention. Field also said we had to let the audience know what kind of film we are creating; consequently we will include footage of all the thrilling parts as well as the disheartening moments.

Diagram of Syd Field's Theory

Levi-Strauss

The main narrative theory that our film coincides with is Levi-Strauss’ binary opposition theory, in which it based on opposition or conflict. The conflict in our film is based around the individual and society. The individual doesn't feel accepted and therefore rebels against conformity.


Our protagonist will be a 17 year old boy and we have decided to at first represent him in a stereotypical way, he will be lazy, bored and grumpy and then rebel. This is how society views male youths however we will also represent him using other issues such as loneliness and depression, therefore giving the audience the chance to re-evaluate the people we are signifying.