Opening the Film

     I have decided to go through with a coming of age film. There is a variety of iconic movies from this genre. One of my personal favorites The Perks of Being a Wallflower is a great movie and a well known coming of age film. I also wanted to see a film opening that was related to what the plot of my film opening could be. I choose Didi, a movie about a young immigrant boy who has to go through the problems of every teenage boy.  

The Perks of Being a Wallflower

    The opening of The Perks of Being a Wallflower uses closeups and a soft background to create an emotional connection with the audience. I could use these techniques into my own film opening to focus on the facial expressions, which would allow the audience to empathize with their emotions from the start. In my own film opening, I might go for natural lighting to go into realism, helping the audience feel part of the main character’s world.

    Drawing inspiration from The Perks of Being a Wallflower, with sound and editing, I could use music that reflects the character’s inner conflict. The song could show the tone, setting the emotion of the opening. The pacing of the editing would also be important in my film opening. I could use subtle cuts between shots to focus on important emotional moments without it being too much..

Didi

    In the opening of Didi, the setting is full of bright props that show the mix of Didi’s past and present. The room is colorful, with items that reflect his culture and new life. The camera often shows close-up shots of Didi’s face, letting us see his feelings of both comfort and confusion. The editing is slow, giving us time to connect with Didi’s emotions. The background sounds of everyday life and soft music highlight his feelings of adjustment and change.

    For my own film opening, I could use a similar approach by putting my character in a space that tells their story. I would fill the room with items that reflect who they are and where they come from. Using close-up shots would help show the character’s emotions clearly, and long clips with some editing would let the audience feel what they’re going through.