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Arrival (2016) Dir. Daniel Montanarini













































Arrival (2016) Dir. Daniel Montanarini





Narrative:


The film is about a woman who has become pregnant and she is waiting in a coffee shop for the man while she has an inner monologue/debate with herself over what to do with the baby.




Structure:


The structure is linear, moving forward in time solely.










Representation:


Accidental pregnancy + baby fever.










Micro Elements:


- One long continuous shot of the woman, the camera slowly zooming toward her over the course of the film.
- Use of mainly voice-over, as well as sound effects of the coffee shop and a train during one point.










How will this influence my coursework?:
Not much, I didn't particularly like it.
Location: Unnamed Road, St Stephens, WY 82524, USA

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