Todorov's Narrative Theory explains how a lot of film use a clear story structure. The story usually starts normally nothing happen, then something bad happens to disrupt it, and later the problem gets solved. This theory works really good in thriller films because thrillers focus on building tension and problems that you have to resolve within a set time.
In my film opening Todorov’s theory is gonna be used by starting after the big thing has already happened. The opening scene shows the main character sitting in his car covered in blood with police sirens in the background. This shows that something has gone wrong and makes the audience want to know what happened. The film then cuts back to earlier, when things seemed more normal.
The phone call from the unknown man is the main disruption in the story. This moment changes the main character’s situation and forces him to follow instructions to save his parents. The opening does not show how the problem is solved, which keeps the audience interested and builds suspense.
Using Todorov’s Narrative Theory helps my film opening feel organised while still creating mystery, which is important in the thriller genre.
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