Thursday, 25 November 2010

Overall summary of Anton Chighur

Throughout the film we come to learn many things about the main character Anton Chighur. We even learn from the opening scene that he is a very one toned man. This one tone makes him seem very serious, polite and calm, however we soon learn that this is really not the case. When Chighur is about to attack on his prey he sounds very rehearsed and relaxed, even though he knows he is about to kill them.
Anton Chighur basially dresses all in dark, black clothing. This colour of clothing represents that he is a very brutual, cold hearted killer that has shows no signs of remorse. He also has a very unusual haircut which makes us the viewers think suspiciously of him as he looks a bit mysterious.
 He also doesn't show any feelings or facial expressions throughout the film. Everytime that he is presented, he always has a very blank and calm face. He stays very still whilst talking, shows no gestures or greetings and seems to question people on the spot. An example of this would be when he trys to decide an inocent man's future on a coin as he approaches him in his shop.
Below is a clip that I found on you-tube that shows the scene in the shop.

What do you look for in a successful thriller?

There are several key elements in which a thriller needs in order for it to be successul within the public. These key elements include:

Suspense
MacGuffin
Red herrings
Action
Cliff hangers
Tension

Sub genres
Characters
Enigmas
Society
Deadlines
Chases
Pursuits
Menice
Crime

Isolated place/desert/abandoned warehouse
Closed in locations/phone box/lifts

Using/jump cuts
dissolve cuts
straight cut
fade in

Close ups
Fast movement
Establishing shot
Point of view shot
Long shot
Cinematography

Non- digetic/tensed music/whispering from off screen
Digetic/dialogue/creaking doors/floorboards