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The Hunger Games By Suzanne Collins. Proposed Film Adaptation By Emily Buckley. Plot. Plot Summary. Post-apocalyptic world: North America 12 Districts are oppressed and controlled by ‘ The Capitol ’ The Hunger Games: 24 children fight to the death on national television
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The Hunger GamesBy Suzanne Collins Proposed Film Adaptation By Emily Buckley
Plot Summary • Post-apocalyptic world: North America • 12 Districts are oppressed and controlled by ‘The Capitol’ • The Hunger Games: 24 children fight to the death on national television • Main Character: Katnisss
Themes/Influences • Big Brother/War: violence • Lord of the flies By William Golding: what people are capable of • Political aspect: oppression, freedom, rebellion Lord of the Flies Film: 1963
Plot: Changes/ Alterations • The Opening Sequence • Use the game show as a story telling medium: • Gives the audience information • Reminds them of the oppressive ‘Capitol’
Katnisss • Small with dark hair, thin but strong • Hunts with a bow • 16 years old • Very intense, serious: inner vulnerability Kaya Scodelario Jennifer Lawrence
Peeta • Boy from district 12 selected • ‘sort of’ romantic interest • Blonde hair, blue eyes, stocky build • Noble, brave, but sometimes helpless • Sympathetic character Josh Hutcherson
Haymitch • Comedic relief • Older man who survived the hunger games • Alcoholic • Jack Sparrow/Robert Downey Junior attitude
Tributes • Competitors in the Hunger Games • Only focus on a few key people • Cato: the bad guy: ‘career tribute’ • Rue: small girl who reminds Katnisss of her little sister
The Capitol • Represents the USA today • Emphasize the capitol’s presence with camera drones: show how the people see everything
Cinematic Style • Overhead shots in the arena to show vulnerability: • The TV show
Cinematic Style Low-angle shots on Katniss when she defies the authority of the Capitol Close-ups on Katniss: show her intense emotion, don’t allow the audience to see around her Low angle shot = power
Cinematic Style Over- the-shoulder shots when she is being chased: only see what she sees: adds tension Shaky ‘hand-held’ feeling in action scenes
Soundtrack • Arena: Drums: heartbeat, adrenaline • TV show: overly happy music: contrast to violent events portrayed
Costumes • The Seam: • Simple, plain, dull: browns and grays
Costumes • Fashion In the Capitol Philip Treacy – seen at the Royal Wedding Lady Gaga
Costumes • In the Arena: