Saturday, 21 November 2015

Opening scene w/ non digetic sound - Nowhere boy


In class we were asked to find a clip which includes digetic and non digetic sound, which this opening sequence does. As my group and I have the idea of doing a Film opening sequence set around the late 50s/ early 60s, I though it appropriate to analysis the opening scene of Nowhere boy which is a film about the teenage years of John Lennon; 


The non - digetic sound in this opening sequence it very important. The song 'Wild child' repeats the phrase 'I'm a wild one' throughout the scene, establishing John's character as wild and cheeky. Not only does the song portray johns character but when the film is going to be set from the song style.


The shot at the beginning shows he is especially close with his uncle , but maybe not so much with his aunt, as later she is portrayed as bit more strict when shouting at him to put his glasses on.


These shots also show John and his friends cheeky nature, from his friend imitating his aunt, John flashing female interests and him getting told off in the principles office, so the audience no know what sort of person he is going to be and what sort of attitudes we will see later on in the film.



The title and opening credits also give the audience and idea when the film will be set from the old fashion font. 


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