I have used the 5 codes to analyse the opening scene of the 2009 feature film "The Time Traveler's Wife". This film is based on the book by Audrey Niffenegger; it is one of my favourite films because I think it is extremely emotive and has done the book justice.
Enigma codes
- · Why is Henry disappearing?
- · How did he disappear/ get out of the car?
- · Why is he naked?
- · Who is the man and how does he know what happened?
- · Why has he turned up at this time/place?
Action codes
- · Snowing – icy roads
- · Icy roads (exaggerated in shots) – skidding cars and crashes
- · Car crash – death of mother
- · Time travel from car crash – Henry will time travel in the future
· Disappear from car – reappear somewhere else
Semiotic Codes
- The time travel aspect suggests a science-fiction premise
- The mother's constant gaze in the mirror connotes love and caring for Henry
Cultural codes
- The presence of Santa Claus and snow and the general style tell us that it is Christmas eve
Symbolic codes
- Young and old
- Self development and reflection
- Fragility of life
Very good work so far, Ella. Your analysis is of a very high standard and clearly shows your understanding of the theory studied in class. Well done.
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