: Where style becomes the dominant factor, often repeating stylistic patterns for their own sake rather than to advance the story (e.g., the works of Jean-Luc Godard). Functions of Explicit Narrators
This essay explores the mechanisms of filmic narration, focusing on how fictional cinema transforms story material into a structured audience experience. Narration in the Fiction Film
: Modern theory, particularly that of David Bordwell, argues that spectators are not passive "victims" of a story but active participants who use "schemata" (mental frameworks) to test hypotheses and draw inferences about the plot. : Where style becomes the dominant factor, often
: Using flashbacks or non-linear structures to create curiosity or suspense. particularly that of David Bordwell
: Associated with early Soviet cinema, focusing on collective action and ideological messaging rather than individual psychology.