FILM 1502 Lecture Notes - Lecture 1: Kathryn Bigelow, The Hurt Locker, Jeremy Renner

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The hurt locker (2008, directed by kathryn bigelow, edited by bob murawski and chris innis, written by kathryn bigelow and mark boal) Small budget war film which was creatively shot in jordan on 16mm film (used to cut costs) Dramatic thriller about the human condition under the duress of war. Designed as a cinematic experience (think enthralling visuals, the suspenseful, hans zimmer eque score) Hedges quote on the nature of war ( war is a drug ) as foreshadowing of james" characterization. Obtrusive nature of perspective shots (ie. drone shot, mask shot) as an adherence to realism. Use of extreme closeups to highlight tension of the human condition (ie. the beats of sweat running down sanborn"s face) Portrayal of every iraqi as the enemy; wide framing, presented in groups or alone. Uses elements of documentary to further realistic approach (use of shaky/handheld cameras, wide/long establishing shots, exposition through text)

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