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GOLD RULE--GOLDBLOOD Wyrbie Furfur A fierce yellowblood who really likes wolves. Living in a city of only goldbloods that highly values trolls who are psiionically gifted, they have no psiionic potential. They can get very jealous of others, especially Claudi. Wyrbie’s lusus is a small ferret that insists on going everywhere with them. Having their dad at their side gives Wyrbie a lot of courage. Ferretdad nips them on the ear if they act too mean to others. Sign of hunting partner. Prince of Light. Bee Morph. 6 sweeps: 13 years.

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CMS 294 Blog #4

Blog Four

Conduct a holistic of the film Amélie by Jean-Pierre Jeunet. Be sure to integrate terminologies and concepts from course discussions on both photography and film in your analysis. Cite all borrowed materials.

Amélie is a French Romantic Comedy film directed by Jean-Pierre Jeunet. The film is a deception of Parisian life set in Montmartre; an area known for its artistic history. The story deals with a shy waitress who changes the lives of everyone around her while dealing with her own issues of isolation. The film is filtered with bright colors from beginning to end. The beginning introduces Amélie’s parents and their interesting likes and dislikes. Amélie is six years old and relies on her imagination since her parents falsely believe she has a heart defect that won’t allow her to attend school. Each shot is framed to depict her imagination that separates her thoughts from reality. She’s a character all about balance. Throughout the film, the character creates the balance necessary for her own benefit and the better for others around her.

            Throughout the film, the narrator gives brief descriptions of the people Amélie encounters and so forth. When Amélie deals with her own isolation, the camera focuses on a close shot of the tv depicting what she is feeling. Some shots are framed with bright contrasts after Amélie helps someone out or bright depicting her departure from the real world. The visual colors add to the comedic atmosphere and romantic aspects of the film. After Amélie creates balance, the camera shifts its focus to a closeup of her smiling after creating the sense of balance between herself and the people she interacts with.

            The film received positive critical and audience reception as it’s filled with memorable moments. While being enjoyed as a film or work of art, the audience also enjoys the film from a holistic perspective. Amélie is a classic example of a holistic thinker creating a positive balance with those around her and within herself. Every technique used with depth of field and camera shot types add to the comedic and cartoon like setting that Amélie has set in to deal with her own isolation. The voice-over adds to the atmosphere of each character and comedic tone.

While it can be confusing to understand the film after the first initial viewing as the effects cover this film to the brim and keep the audience engaged. Amélie is a dreamer often shunned by society, but the film plays wonders with its colorful images and cinematography and embraces the dreamers who wish to help those around them especially when they show her heart beating within her sweater. From the very beginning of Amélie’s childhood days to the end where she finds true happiness within herself, director, Jean-Pierre Jeunet uses a colorful pallet and unique camera techniques to give off a more cartoon approach to this romantic comedy and makes the audience love Amélie for her kind nature. It’s clear that framing techniques and illusion of depth throughout the film add to Amélie’s dreaming nature and exist for that sole purpose of the film. Amélie melting like water at the sight of her lover, Nino is my favorite example of the techniques used. It adds to the romantic tension and the audience continues to root for her the entire time.

References:

Jeunet. J. (Director). (2001). Amélie. [Film]. Claudie Ossard Productions.