Narrative Structure

Learning Comment:
From completing this task I have found that the majority of the 'coming-of-age' films follow the same codes and conventions such as introducing the protagonist within the first few shots of the opening sequence. Another popular code and convention is that other characters, not just the protagonist are shown within the first moments of the opening sequence. In both 'Boyhood' and 'Sixteen Candles' the disruption of the equilibrium is unclear and not mentioned in the opening sequence of either film. In contrast the 'Wild Child' disruption of the equilibrium is shown within the first shots of the opening sequence. This will help me when creating my own so that the codes and conventions will allow my film to be identified as a 'coming-of-age' film.

Boyhood opening sequence:




Sixteen Candles Opening Sequence: