Run Lola Visual Analysis

A composer can create images dependant on the form of the language of texts to shape a responders understanding of the ideas and themes prompted by people and their experiences. The German film, ‘Run Lola Run’ written and directed by Tom Tykwer, focuses on the experiences of the protagonist Lola to explore the themes of the inevitable force of time, and the issue of freewill verses determinism. Similarly, Dorothea Mackellar, in her poem ‘My Country’, relies on her experiences of the Australian landscape to convey her love and passion for the country using the language of the distinctive visual.

Visual imagery is often the first step to subconsciously sending the reader into a parallel state of mind as the protagonist, and letting them experience what the characters experienced throughout the story. The visuals used in the beginning of this story convince readers that they have been placed in a safe, secure environment, therefore having a positive effect on readers when they

Through distinctive images composers develop interest, drawing the responder in and thus providing insight into the experiences of others. This is demonstrated in Amanda Lohrey’s novella ‘Vertigo’ as Luke and Anna find themselves in a new and disorientating environment as they attempt to build a new life and in the ‘The Red Tree’ composed by Shaun Tan, through the nameless girl’s journey as she attempts to find herself and her place in the world. Meaning created by distinctive images creates interest thus permitting the responder to gain a greater understanding on how the experiences help shape one’s self.

The Invention of Hugo Cabret (Brian Selznick, 2007) tells the story of a mysterious young boy named Hugo, living in the walls of a Paris train station in 1931. It follows Hugo’s adventures, dreams, thoughts, and most of all, his quest to answer the many questions he has about his past. The Invention of Hugo Cabret “is a graphic novel that successfully alternates slabs of written texts with pages of black and white illustrations” (Lawn, 2012, Para 4). It is discovered firstly, how words and images work together to portray action and suspense. And secondly, how the words and images together arouse emotion from the reader and draw in the audience. These tools and techniques

It is unrealistic that a teenage boy could survive upwards of 200 days in the middle of the Pacific Ocean alongside a 450-pound tiger. But literature does not reflect ordinary life, therefore it is important in the study of literature to separate the two, because literature is not about being practical or realistic, it is about being imaginative. The unreality of Life of Pi allows the Hero’s Journey archetype to be easily identifiable, for example, as literature provides the extremes of scenarios, stretching the capacity of the imagination to the very heights and depths of what the human mind can conceive. Literature provides us with an experience that reality cannot, because in reality, the imagination is limited to what is physically possible, but in literature, the imagination is able to be free. Through understanding the conventions of literature, the individual, in studying more complex works, is able to appreciate the use of the imagination to reach beyond what reality offers us and is able to refine his sensibilities as he recognizes the partition between life and literature.

Moreover ‘Run Lola Run’ clearly illustrates how texts can explore the human experience by using distinctively visual elements,highlighting every choice can unintentionally alter one’s fate..Through the antwerp structure of the film,Lola took charge of her actions however it failed .However in the third run she relied in fate and succeeded.The significance of choice to one’s fate is epitomized through Twkyer’s use of medium shot as the blind lady holds Mani hand leading him to the homeless man and regaining 100,000 marks which is ironic as the blind person can see.The relevance of the moment between Mani and the blind lady is evoked through the dolly shot of the revolving around Mani’s face as he sees the homeless man accompanied with the

Through the peculiarities of characterisation and the distinctively visual we experience the impact of place on people. Distinctively visual language shows the similarities and differences between characters and environment with the use of vivid imagery. The distinctively visual is able to create detailed setting, characters and place. Through the distinctively visual Henry Lawson and Tim Burton convey interesting views on environment and human interactions, and their affect on people and society in Lawsons “The Loaded Dog” and “The Drovers Wife” and Burtons “Alice in Wonderland. Good morning markers and peers.

Although books full of words are more efficient in delivering and describing what the author feels, sometimes pictures can give a deep meaning depending on how they are organized. The Veil by Marjane Satrapi’s is a graphic novel that’s organized in a particular way, to deliver a certain message through the pictures. Marjane includes different sizes and frames that serve what she is thinking and feeling. Choosing certain sizes, frames and colours isn’t arbitrary. As each box increases in size, it means that she wants to emphasize the message behind that box, or show her relation to that particular text. Contrast is also one of the main elements that Marjane uses in her graphic novel. For example, on page five, there is a big picture of

The use of Imagery is seen in William Goldman’s The Princess Bride when the author tells about when he did not like to read, The Zoo of Death, and The Cliffs of Insanity.

Compare the ways the distinctively visual is created in Run Lola Run and in ONE other related text of your own choosing?

Distinctively visual texts aim to manipulate the we perceive images critically affecting our interpretation of events and people we meet in our lives. Distinctively visual techniques are utilised in the ‘Run Lola Run’ directed by Tom Tykwer and the picture book ‘Red Tree’ written by Sean Tan. The way the distinctively visual is shown throughout these texts is through the use of motifs, different angle shots, colours, lighting and reading paths. These techniques aim to show the important themes in both texts such as time, hope and love.

The film ‘Run Lola Run’ By Tom Tykwer skillfully demonstrates how texts use the distinctively visual to explore the human experience by elucidating time as a microcosm of which presents individuals with unexpected obstacles. This is evident through the opening scene where the audience is introduced to the protagonist Lola. Her journey is characterized as a manifestation of the microcosm in her race against time as she battles to save her boyfriend within twenty minutes. Tykwer establishes the connotation of time as microcosm through the opening shot where he uses intertextuality and epigraph by T.s Eliot ‘At the end of exploring we will arrive where we started”. The low angle as the camera pans to the gargoyle clock emphasizes the superiority

It has been argued that all literature descends from something else. This may include single stories, plays, or even a piece of a prose. This assumption allows us to make connections from two different forms of literature and synthesize them into something bigger. A play and poem can have similar or even identical themes, but can be delivered in many different ways. Lorraine Hansberry of A Raisin in the Sun, and Lynda Hull of “Night Waitress” conveys the message that being a minority is not what makes you who you are, it is your dreams and how you plan to pursue them, is what defines your circumstances. Unfortunately, some overcome adversity, while others are stuck in a daze to distract them from the harsh reality of life.

Elizabeth Brewster’s “Jamie” uses imagery to convey the protagonist’s isolation and his longing for human connection. When Jamie turned sixteen, misfortune struck, making him deaf. He was completely morose and “walked about stunned by the terrible silence” unable to comprehend what had happened to him. “People moved mouths without a sound escaping”, this quote helps to understand the disorientation and the panic Jamie must be feeling not being able to hear anything. “He shuddered at the straining of their throats”, symbolizes Jamie’s insecurity which causes him to think that people are speaking about him and criticizing him.

I analyzed Lynda Barry’s graphic novel from several perspectives, first as an artist, and second as a feminist who experienced childhood trauma. At first glance, the book cover immediately drew my attention. Aesthetically, the juxtaposed cover incorporates the fundamentals of the elements of design through various line directions and widths, three-dimensional and two-dimensional organic and geometric shapes, a spectrum of complementary colors, the utilization of negative and positive spaces, along with, real and implied textures. Barry’s collage of images of photos, hand-drawn imaginary creatures, glued on lace, ribbons, felt and paper materials all display the principles of design through asymmetrical balance. The unified book cover displays