Spectatorship
Spectatorship:
Spectatorship theory is how individuals consume, engage and respond to a film and the factors that influence this response. Spectatorship also explores how the film evokes different responses from individuals and what factors effect their response.
What are the factors which affect how spectators respond to the films they see:
There are many different ways in which spectators respond to the films they see. There are also many factors which can effect their responses. Some examples of factors that effect responses are the way in which the spectator views the film. Such as if the film is viewed at the cinema it may allow the audience member to react differently to that if they were at home by their self consuming it. Others include;
- Spectators experiences
- Spectators beliefs and religon
- Spectator ethnicity
- Gender and age
Choose two different elements from Inception and Captain Fantastic and discuss how spectators may have different responses to them:
In the opening sequence of Captain Fantastic film-makers use a range of key and structural elements in order to evoke certain responses from the spectators. In the opening scene of the film we see what looks like a tribe coated in mud and camouflage brutally kill an animal with a knife and their bare hands. The close up camera angles and point of view shots allow us as spectators to view the killing from a first hand point of view as if we are actually part of the tribe. This could evoke a response of shock and outrage from some spectators as the youngest member of the 'tribe' is only 6 years of age. Spectators may not be used to seeing children of this age open to the brutality that we see in the film. Another element of the film that evokes the spectators to respond to the film is the character of Rellian. In the film we see him rebel against his father Ben as he blames him for the death of their mother and excuses him of bringing up his children in the wrong way. Spectators of a younger teen age group may relate to the struggle Rellian is facing as he tries to break free from the regime lifestyle his father makes him live in. Most teenagers experience anger towards their parents and careers whilst growing up so they may have a sympathetic response to Rellian. However people from an older generation who have dealt with disruptive teens may feel no sympathy towards Rellian. They may be able to relate with Ben more as he is trying to raise his children in the way in which he thinks is best for them.
In the film Inception most spectators will have different responses to the film. Throughout the film Inception Ariadne's character develops from a young, naive collage student into a courageous and dominant female. This film reflects how todays modern society excepts strong females whereas in previous generations they were inferior to men. This is shown through Ariadne as she develops similar to how women rights and freedom have developed through the generations. Another theme in the film Inception is the male identity.
Spectatorship theory is how individuals consume, engage and respond to a film and the factors that influence this response. Spectatorship also explores how the film evokes different responses from individuals and what factors effect their response.
What are the factors which affect how spectators respond to the films they see:
There are many different ways in which spectators respond to the films they see. There are also many factors which can effect their responses. Some examples of factors that effect responses are the way in which the spectator views the film. Such as if the film is viewed at the cinema it may allow the audience member to react differently to that if they were at home by their self consuming it. Others include;
- Spectators experiences
- Spectators beliefs and religon
- Spectator ethnicity
- Gender and age
Choose two different elements from Inception and Captain Fantastic and discuss how spectators may have different responses to them:
In the opening sequence of Captain Fantastic film-makers use a range of key and structural elements in order to evoke certain responses from the spectators. In the opening scene of the film we see what looks like a tribe coated in mud and camouflage brutally kill an animal with a knife and their bare hands. The close up camera angles and point of view shots allow us as spectators to view the killing from a first hand point of view as if we are actually part of the tribe. This could evoke a response of shock and outrage from some spectators as the youngest member of the 'tribe' is only 6 years of age. Spectators may not be used to seeing children of this age open to the brutality that we see in the film. Another element of the film that evokes the spectators to respond to the film is the character of Rellian. In the film we see him rebel against his father Ben as he blames him for the death of their mother and excuses him of bringing up his children in the wrong way. Spectators of a younger teen age group may relate to the struggle Rellian is facing as he tries to break free from the regime lifestyle his father makes him live in. Most teenagers experience anger towards their parents and careers whilst growing up so they may have a sympathetic response to Rellian. However people from an older generation who have dealt with disruptive teens may feel no sympathy towards Rellian. They may be able to relate with Ben more as he is trying to raise his children in the way in which he thinks is best for them.
In the film Inception most spectators will have different responses to the film. Throughout the film Inception Ariadne's character develops from a young, naive collage student into a courageous and dominant female. This film reflects how todays modern society excepts strong females whereas in previous generations they were inferior to men. This is shown through Ariadne as she develops similar to how women rights and freedom have developed through the generations. Another theme in the film Inception is the male identity.
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