Tzvetan Todorov simplified the idea of narrative theory whilst also allowing a more complex interpretation of film texts with his theory of Equilibrium and Disequilibrium. Todorovs narrative theory is widely used in movies and trailers, it is used in many different genres too. Some are not followed exactly to the point, however his theory is reinfored by many movies and movie makers. Todorov stated that there had to be:
- A state of equilibrium at the outset
- A disruption of the equilibrium by something
- A recognition that there has been a disruption
- An attempt to repair the disruption
- A reinstatement of the equilibrium
This narrative structure is very familiar to use especially in 'mainstream' films. This is followed by many conventional films and is shown throughout the narrative of the film. With psychological thrillers and horror movies there is always they key stages that have been addressed. In my trailer, there is only the first 3 stages that have been shown as this keeps the audience wanting to see more and this way we are not revealing the whole story to the audience. This builds suspense and makes the audience more inclined to watch the film. Overall in my trailer I have addressed and followed all these conventions that Todorov has suggested and by doing this we are producting typically a conventional film.
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