Textual Analysis: Film 4

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The clip opens with a blank screen consisting of text; this introduces the initial narrative as well as including ambient beeping sounds in the background. As the clip continues, the audience is then made aware that the sequence is set in a hospital (hence the beeping sounds of the machines). There is a consistent use of extreme close-ups as the girls eyes are made a central focus throughout. The sequence goes in and out of surrounding action; this is presented through the use of many point of view shots; the narrative is shown through the young girl's perspective and is also seen through blurred vision- with the supporting characters coming in and out of focus (maybe to appear as if Kelsey is going in and out of consciousness/has distorted image/is drowsy?)

High key lighting is used when introducing the nurse through a close-up of just her face; although this scene appears to break the fourth wall through the use of direct eye contact with the camera, this is in fact used to emphasise that the story is visualised from Kelsey's perspective. The camera is presumably hand-held, creating a more realistic atmosphere; the shaking of the framing supports this idea and reinforces the presumption that the main character (Kelsey) is struggling to maintain consciousness/in focus.

There is a series of flashing lights in the background which alludes to the fact that this particular sequence is within the thriller genre; it appears somewhat dystopian/futuristic and the fast/rapidly paced flashing of the lights build tension and creates suspense throughout; it is also effectively used to emphasise Kelsey's panic.

Towards the end of the short film, the screen goes blank; the auditory narrative still continues, suggesting that the character of Kelsey is no longer awake/conscious. As the closing credits appear, there is some use of intertextuality and self-promotion as the filmmaker gives credit to the inspiration of the book 'Unwind'.