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    In the film The Shawshank Redemption‚ the director‚ Frank Darabont uses many techniques to create meaning and emphasis regarding Andy and Red’s journey from institutionalisation to freedom. He uses a range of camera techniques‚ sound‚ theme and symbolism to convey his points to the audience. The audience sees the use of camera techniques to show that Andy is redeemed when he escapes from prison‚ sound to show the harshness of reality‚ theme to show that religion is to be interpreted‚ and symbolism

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    In The Shawshank Redemption the film maker uses a variety of filmic techniques to position the audience and shape their responses to the characters and events of the film. Discuss. Themes: Justice‚ RedemptionTechniques: * Parallel - when two or more things are compared. Red and Brooks. The experiences of the men when they leave prison are paralleled (they follow the same pattern). He wants us to see the parallels between the two characters and show the effect of institutionalisation (developing

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    In the film The Shawshank Redemption‚ directed by Frank Darabont the purpose of the beginning sequence is to introduce us to Andy Dufresne and his situation; being accused of the murder of his wife and her lover. This sequence uses lighting‚ music‚ sound and camera work to show us Andy’s struggle. A production aspect that shows us this idea is lighting. Low Key Lighting is used in the scene when we see Andy in his car drinking bourbon and loading his hand gun. Low Key Lighting is when the lighting

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    Film Review of The Shawshank Redemption Release dates: September 23‚ 1994(U.S.) Running time: 142 min Language: English Budget: $25 million Box office: $28.3 million (North America) Released in 1994‚ two decades ago‚ the film The Shawshank Redemption is rather old yet far form old-fashion. It is a film that ages well‚ that does not date‚ that stands the test of time and that becomes the living example of the absolute best. And the excellent film is worth a recommendation. The Shawshank Redemption

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    eventually escapes. SynopsisThe Shawshank Redemption is a dual-protagonist film based on the novella Rita Hayworth and the Shawshank Redemption by world-famous author Stephen King. It certainly falls under the genre of Drama‚ as it is a story of hope and‚ namely‚ redemption. Andrew "Andy" Dufresne‚ a New England banker‚ is wrongly imprisoned after being convicted for the murders of his wife and her lover‚ based largely on evidence that doesn’t exist‚ and is sent to Shawshank State Penitentiary in Maine

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    The Shawshank Redemption is an uplifting drama about the need for people to break their emotional shackles before they can become truly free. The movie revolves around the two characters Andrew Dufresne and Red. Andy Dufresne‚ is sent to Shawshank Prison for the murder of his wife and secret lover. He is very isolated and lonely at first‚ but realizes there is something deep inside your body‚ that people can’t touch and get to....’HOPE’. Andy becomes friends with prison ’fixer’ Red (Morgan Freeman)

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    The Shawshank Redemption (1994)‚ directed by Frank Darabont‚ is a film about Andy Dufresne‚ a lawyer sentenced to life in prison for supposedly murdering his wife. The main theme of the film is that Andy survives the brutality and corruption of prison through his enduring hope. The director expresses the theme in two scenes from the film. The first sympathises the audience with Andy. The second is about Andy escaping. The film particularly appeals to viewers going through personal hardships like

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    Adrian Diaz-Munio Mendez Writing Seminar 1 Ms. Alanna Gibson October 30‚ 2013 Catholic Intellectual Teachings in Everyday Life Christianity plays a big role in many places‚ especially in the movie "The Shawshank Redemption" and in some of Freire ’s writings. It also plays a big role in people‚ regardless they are religious or not. I do not consider myself a religious person and I see and feel the presence of Christianity almost every day of my life. For Christianity to be present‚ believes do

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    Examine how the themes of hope and power are depicted in "The Shawshank Redemption". You should make reference to at least two of characterization‚ setting‚ key scenes‚ mise-en-scene (including lighting‚ costume‚ ect) music‚ camera angles or any other feature you feel is important. In the film "The Shawshank Redemption" Frank Darobont has used characterization‚ camera angles and mise-en-scene to depict the themes of hope and power. Now the film is about a man called Andy and he is wrongly accused of

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    Amber McDaniel Shawshank Redemption Shawshank Redemption portrayed the existence of systems and ways of living that can slowly encroach and ultimately dictate one’s course of life. It is stunning to see how the film was able expose a seemingly slow and excruciating. Yet‚ also a life-changing process of being confined inside a prison. The film had captured how routine and drear the life of a prisoner is. Their seclusion can be as simple as being alienated from the outside world. But as it turns

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