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Narracyjna złożoność współczesnego serialu telewizyjnego na przykładzie Breaking Bad Vince’a Gilligana
Get PDFThe Narrative Complexity of Contemporary TV Series Based on Vince Gilligan’s Breaking Bad The formula of the contemporary TV series, as a product of quality television, diff ers signifi cantly from the traditional series in terms of its narrative structure and ways of building a plotline. Th is article presents an analysis of the Breaking Bad series’ “narrative complexity”, which is the most distinguishing feature of the modern TV series. “Narrative complexity” can be understood not only as a series of innovative narrative devices, such as cold opens, fl ashbacks and fl ashforwards, but is also based on the multiplicity of plotlines present in each episode, constituting a whole story over the course of the seasons. Looking at the ways used to construct a plot and the narrative techniques adopted in Vince Gilligan’s Breaking Bad, that is, his use of parallels and symmetries, and the plot’s focus on the development of the series’ (anti)hero, the show can be interpreted as a “result drama"and “mirroring drama”. Th rough its use of the above-listed features of “narrative complexity”, the show meets the standards for a contemporary, quality television series.The Narrative Complexity of Contemporary TV Series Based on Vince Gilligan’s Breaking Bad The formula of the contemporary TV series, as a product of quality television, diff ers signifi cantly from the traditional series in terms of its narrative structure and ways of building a plotline. Th is article presents an analysis of the Breaking Bad series’ “narrative complexity”, which is the most distinguishing feature of the modern TV series. “Narrative complexity” can be understood not only as a series of innovative narrative devices, such as cold opens, fl ashbacks and fl ashforwards, but is also based on the multiplicity of plotlines present in each episode, constituting a whole story over the course of the seasons. Looking at the ways used to construct a plot and the narrative techniques adopted in Vince Gilligan’s Breaking Bad, that is, his use of parallels and symmetries, and the plot’s focus on the development of the series’ (anti)hero, the show can be interpreted as a “result drama"and “mirroring drama”. Th rough its use of the above-listed features of “narrative complexity”, the show meets the standards for a contemporary, quality television series
Między nieklasyczną narracją i klasyczną dramaturgią. "Taki pejzaż" Jagody Szelc
Get PDFBetween Classical Narration and Non-classical Dramaturgy. Jagoda Szelc’s Such a Landscape An abandonment of classical narration and a search for unconventional dramaturgical techniques are increasingly observed in the works of students from the Łódź Film School. One such short fi lm illustrating this tendency is Such a Landscape, directed by Jagoda Szelc. To create her individual and original piece, the director employs three traditional dramatic structures – that of an episodic fi lm, a Greek tragedy, and one connected with using the symbol as a tension-building tool. Jagoda Szelc proves that being sceptical about classical narration does not have to indicate a rejection of the whole tradition of storytelling. Instead, she chooses to use it as a fabric.Between Classical Narration and Non-classical Dramaturgy. Jagoda Szelc’s Such a Landscape An abandonment of classical narration and a search for unconventional dramaturgical techniques are increasingly observed in the works of students from the Łódź Film School. One such short fi lm illustrating this tendency is Such a Landscape, directed by Jagoda Szelc. To create her individual and original piece, the director employs three traditional dramatic structures – that of an episodic fi lm, a Greek tragedy, and one connected with using the symbol as a tension-building tool. Jagoda Szelc proves that being sceptical about classical narration does not have to indicate a rejection of the whole tradition of storytelling. Instead, she chooses to use it as a fabric
(Re)konstruowanie pamięci o Rewolucji w nowym kinie rumuńskim
Get PDF(Re)construction of Memories of the Revolution in Contemporary Romanian CinemaThe article examines contemporary Romanian cinema from a postmemory methodological perspective (based on the ideas of Marianne Hirsch, Dominick LaCapra and others). In the first section, a few key aspects of this concept are presented, and developed as a methodology for research on contemporary cinema, and then the history of the 1989 Revolution in Romania is outlined. In the second part of the text, the process of falsifying the Revolutionarch on contemporary cinema, and then the history of ctivity in the Ceauty in era. In the third section, contemporary topics in Romania are described, with emphasis on traumas in today’s society and the sins committed in the previous era.(Re)construction of Memories of the Revolution in Contemporary Romanian CinemaThe article examines contemporary Romanian cinema from a postmemory methodological perspective (based on the ideas of Marianne Hirsch, Dominick LaCapra and others). In the first section, a few key aspects of this concept are presented, and developed as a methodology for research on contemporary cinema, and then the history of the 1989 Revolution in Romania is outlined. In the second part of the text, the process of falsifying the Revolutionarch on contemporary cinema, and then the history of ctivity in the Ceauty in era. In the third section, contemporary topics in Romania are described, with emphasis on traumas in today’s society and the sins committed in the previous era
Nowy dokument historyczny
Get PDFMethodology of New Film HistoryThe article’s author, based on various examples taken from the European documentary tradition, seeks to determine how the particular position of a new generation of found footage films is allocated and viewed in Polish cinemas and in relation to Polish contemporary audiovisual culture. Marek Hendrykowski redefines film editing (found footage film, compilation) as a historical narrative with its own, attractive poetics and successful way of negotiating its prestige and popularity in the public sphere.Methodology of New Film HistoryThe article’s author, based on various examples taken from the European documentary tradition, seeks to determine how the particular position of a new generation of found footage films is allocated and viewed in Polish cinemas and in relation to Polish contemporary audiovisual culture. Marek Hendrykowski redefines film editing (found footage film, compilation) as a historical narrative with its own, attractive poetics and successful way of negotiating its prestige and popularity in the public sphere
Między Koreą i Europą. O dramaturgii filmów Kim Ki-duka
Get PDFBetween Korea and Europe. The Dramaturgy of Films by Kim Ki-duk The article attempts to point out how Korean director Kim Ki-duk constructs the dramaturgy of his films. His works belong to the European art cinema tradition, and are marked by specific narrative structures and strategies (e.g. chronological order of events, parallel and mirror plot schemes, silent characters and limitation of film dialogue). Dramaturgically significant are also repeating scenes of violence and cruelty, characteristic for Kim. Finally, briefly presented are critical approaches to his films, which together with the director’s biography allow us to call him “an accented filmmaker” (using terms and concepts proposed by Hamid Naficy).Between Korea and Europe. The Dramaturgy of Films by Kim Ki-duk The article attempts to point out how Korean director Kim Ki-duk constructs the dramaturgy of his films. His works belong to the European art cinema tradition, and are marked by specific narrative structures and strategies (e.g. chronological order of events, parallel and mirror plot schemes, silent characters and limitation of film dialogue). Dramaturgically significant are also repeating scenes of violence and cruelty, characteristic for Kim. Finally, briefly presented are critical approaches to his films, which together with the director’s biography allow us to call him “an accented filmmaker” (using terms and concepts proposed by Hamid Naficy)
Metodologiczne problemy historii powojennego dokumentu filmowego w Polsce
Get PDFThe Methodological Problems of Studies on the History of Polish Postwar Documentary The author discusses the narratives and stereotypical (ideological) point of view as a matrix for constructing an overly simple image of the Polish documentary in the postwar period (1944–1955) as shadowed in the untruth of political discourse. In Marek Hendrykowski’s opinion this particular period in Polish documentary film was much more complicated and multi perspectived (in a “dialogical” sense) as a research object posing new questions and opening new perspectives for film historians.The Methodological Problems of Studies on the History of Polish Postwar Documentary The author discusses the narratives and stereotypical (ideological) point of view as a matrix for constructing an overly simple image of the Polish documentary in the postwar period (1944–1955) as shadowed in the untruth of political discourse. In Marek Hendrykowski’s opinion this particular period in Polish documentary film was much more complicated and multi perspectived (in a “dialogical” sense) as a research object posing new questions and opening new perspectives for film historians
Ćwierć wieku przed czasem. O etiudzie Henryka Kluby "Ocalenie"
Get PDFA Quarter of a Century Before Time. About Henryk Kluba’s Student Film Salvation The text is devoted to an unknown short film made in 1957 in the Łódź Film School, Images XVI - rewizja.indd 276 2015-09-07 11:54:38 abstracts 277 Henryk Kluba’s Salvation. The film, showing the scary face of Stalinist terror in Poland, clearly transcends political taboo. Another work whose exploration of this theme goes as far will not be made until some twenty-fi ve years later, Ryszard Bugajski’s well-known Interrogation (1982). It turns out that it was not the first.A Quarter of a Century Before Time. About Henryk Kluba’s Student Film Salvation The text is devoted to an unknown short film made in 1957 in the Łódź Film School, Images XVI - rewizja.indd 276 2015-09-07 11:54:38 abstracts 277 Henryk Kluba’s Salvation. The film, showing the scary face of Stalinist terror in Poland, clearly transcends political taboo. Another work whose exploration of this theme goes as far will not be made until some twenty-fi ve years later, Ryszard Bugajski’s well-known Interrogation (1982). It turns out that it was not the first
Róża Wojciecha Smarzowskiego – portret miłości kulturowo zakorzenionej
Get PDFRóża by Wojciech Smarzowski: Portrait of a Culturally Rooted LoveThe article presents an interpretation of the love story in Wojciech Smarzowski’s film Róża (2011) in the context of references to culture deeply rooted in the European tradition of representing this theme. It indicates the melodramatic elements presented in this film, as well as the leading role of the myth of romantic love in creating this thread. Clearly visible is a male perspective view of reality in Smarzowski’s film.Róża by Wojciech Smarzowski: Portrait of a Culturally Rooted LoveThe article presents an interpretation of the love story in Wojciech Smarzowski’s film Róża (2011) in the context of references to culture deeply rooted in the European tradition of representing this theme. It indicates the melodramatic elements presented in this film, as well as the leading role of the myth of romantic love in creating this thread. Clearly visible is a male perspective view of reality in Smarzowski’s film
Paradygmat i suspens. O dramaturgii scenariusza filmowego
Get PDFParadigm and Suspense. Th e Dramaturgy of a Film Script Film scripts have a dramaturgical structure, i.e. a specific format comprising a particular number of scenes written in a predetermined order. Its vital elements are a three-act structure and two plot twists. It is also characterized by the development of tension, intended to lead to a constant rise in emotions as the story advances. The dramaturgy of the scenes and their sequence are built in many ways, the main two being suspense and delay. These are used to suspend action, slow it down in order to achieve an element of surprise, and to raise emotions in forthcoming scenes.Paradigm and Suspense. Th e Dramaturgy of a Film Script Film scripts have a dramaturgical structure, i.e. a specific format comprising a particular number of scenes written in a predetermined order. Its vital elements are a three-act structure and two plot twists. It is also characterized by the development of tension, intended to lead to a constant rise in emotions as the story advances. The dramaturgy of the scenes and their sequence are built in many ways, the main two being suspense and delay. These are used to suspend action, slow it down in order to achieve an element of surprise, and to raise emotions in forthcoming scenes
Refleksja z katedry
Get PDFReflections from the RostrumIn his polemics with the Documentary Filmmaker Guide by Grażyna Kędzielawska, Michał Bukojemski claims that the notional apparatus, filmmaking methods, and production technologies described in the book do not adhere to the digital present day. The author believes that the teaching of documentary filmmaking in film school should begin with setting and describing the main goal, which is the film itself. Today’s documentary film has specific conditions, such as financing, distribution and shooting technologies. Speaking about various methods and practicing different forms of filmmaking are rather auxiliary goals that should be fulfilled in the course of studies. The author convinces us that both the subject and the story are crucial for the documentary film. And with them academic teachers should begin and end their teaching of documentary filmmaking.Reflections from the RostrumIn his polemics with the Documentary Filmmaker Guide by Grażyna Kędzielawska, Michał Bukojemski claims that the notional apparatus, filmmaking methods, and production technologies described in the book do not adhere to the digital present day. The author believes that the teaching of documentary filmmaking in film school should begin with setting and describing the main goal, which is the film itself. Today’s documentary film has specific conditions, such as financing, distribution and shooting technologies. Speaking about various methods and practicing different forms of filmmaking are rather auxiliary goals that should be fulfilled in the course of studies. The author convinces us that both the subject and the story are crucial for the documentary film. And with them academic teachers should begin and end their teaching of documentary filmmaking