Technique used to create
images
Sound (music + sound effects)
Moving camera shots + editing
and layering
Low angle camera shot +
allusion + sound effect.
Symbolism of the glasses
shattering + rapid shots
Evidence/Example/Scene
The animated title card scene
with Lola running in a tunnel
The scene at the beginning
where the camera is moving
around while there are people
walking around quickly
The scene where the camera
rises up under the clock, and
into the mouth of the gargoyle
The scene between lola and
her dad at the bank, where the clock symbolises her power
clock shatters
Explanation of Technique
The techno/trance music
combined with the sound
effects of glass breaking, and
the whooshing sound of a
tunnel produces an auditory
illusion of a fast paced chase
scene in a tunnel.
The use of editing in creating a
layered effect of people
produces a illusion of time
passing by quickly for some,
but focussing on others,
foreshadowing the events to
come.
The low angle camera shot
that moves into the mouth of
the gargoyle shows the power
of time, and alludes to the fact
that the responder is
figuratively, and literally, going
into the belly of the beast -
time. This is supported by the
sound effect of the gargoyle
opening its mouth, providing
an auditory experience, as well
as a visual experience.
Lolas scream shattering the
and her frustration against
time. This combined with the
rapid jump cuts between her,
her father, and the clock
Effect on responder Link to Distinctively Visual
(key concepts/ideas)
The responder is therefore
able to not only hear the chase
scene, but also to see the
scene take place. This
intensifies and heightens the
tension of the scene.
This confuses the responder,
as the snaking movements of
the camera combined with the
unusual timing of the people
walking around rids the
responder of any previous
understandings of time, and
space.
The combined use of diegetic
sound and the moving camera
shot into the gargoyle
intensifies the frightening
scene, and
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The concept of life as a game in
Tykwers Run Lola Run is at the
centre of film, as it questions whether
or not an individual is able to restart
life if theyre unhappy with the result.
The use of the techno music and
diegetic sound effects (glass breaking)
in the opening animated scene with
Lola running in a tunnel produces an
auditory illusion of a fast paced chase
scene in a tunnel, which strongly
resembles the opening sequence of a
video game, foreshadowing the
possibility of the films skewed timeline.
This shows that in this film, time
doesnt run in a linear fashion, but
more like a spiral.
The animated scene at the beginning Tykwers successful integration of the
of each play with the different idea that life is a game in Run Lola
variations of obstacles that Lola will Run is at the core of the film, as it
face is very similar to a video game explores the notion that an individual
where the player decides which route can simply choose to restart their life
to take. The juxtaposition of the if the ending is unsatisfactory.
animation, and the reality questions
whether Lolas experiences are entirely
real, or if this play has been pre-
determined for her, like in a game.

P E E L

Tykwers depiction of the conflict
between free will and fate is integral to
Run Lola Run, as it debates whether
an individual is able to defeat time, or if
the choices they make are pre-
determined.
The recurring motif of clocks depicting
the movement of time throughout the
movie, like the one above the Bolle
supermarket, creates tension, as in
this sense, time is the main antagonist,
as it prevents Lola from achieving her
goal. This shows that an individual is
unable to control time, but is able to
control what they do in that time.
The division of the film into three main The conflict between free will and fate
parts (with the inclusion of the is at the core of Tykwers Run Lola
introduction) is a direct allusion to Run, as it provides an insightful
computer games, as they also utilise discussion on how an individual is able
the concept of lives/rounds. The red to make their own choices, but
filtered scenes between the plays ultimately, they have to follow the
expresses the belief that an individual boundaries of their fate.
should be motivated to change their
fate. As Lola lays dying , Thats not
what I want, she forces the game to
reset, and allows her to relive that
scenario again. Which shows that an
individual is able to make their own
choices.
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Coleridges expression of Through the use of In addition to that, the Coleridges depiction of
the interaction between juxtaposition in "That combined use of a the balance of power
man and the natural sunny dome! Those hyperbaton and a between the fleeting
world is at the centre of caves of ice!, Coleridge metaphor in "Through impact of humans and
Kubla Khan, as it emphasises the wood and dale the the continuity of the
successfully shows the difference between man sacred river ran, natural world, succeeds
balance of power and nature, but also how Coleridge constructs a in integrating distinctively
between humans and it can create a beautiful scene in the readers visual aspects, such as
their temporary image that enthrals the mind, and draws them juxtaposition, into Kubla
constructions, and the reader. further into the text. Khan, as it creates a
permanence of nature. fictional land, and pulls
the reader into it.

P E E L

Coleridges portrayal of The use of a hyperbaton Furthermore, the subtitle Coleridges portrayal of
the power of imagination in In a vision once I of the poem a Vision in how the power of
is essential to Kubla saw, contributes to the a Dream. A Fragment, imagination can affect
Khan, as it shows how mystical element of the uses syntax, specifically, the versions of reality,
what an individual may poem, and makes the the fractured sentences, succeeds in integrating
consider to be reality, reader question whether emphasises that poem is distinctively visual
may just be a figment of or not this scene is the only a vision. As the aspects, such as
their imagination. reality, or if they have reader moves further into hyperbaton, into Kubla
been transported into a the poem, they begin to Khan, as it creates
whole new world. think that the scene is different realities that fit
reality. This confuses together seamlessly.
them as they begin to
wonder whether anything
they believe is real.