When you finish a movie, how do you feel? Do you have a sense of satisfaction that the hero has triumphed over their obstacles? Or maybe a plot twist or cliffhanger has left you surprised and confused. Maybe it wasn’t the happy ending you expected, so you feel unsettled. Maybe everything ended in tragedy, and you’re left in tears.It’s amazing that stories can bring out so much emotion in audiences. But why does it happen, and what is the storytelling tool being used here?Well, that peculiar feeling is the result of what filmmakers call a denouement.What is Denouement?In storytelling, denouement (pronounced day-noo-mawn) refers to the final part (or act) of a narrative, where the plot’s intricacies and complexities are resolved (or untied) and the story reaches its conclusion.The word comes from the French word “dénouer,” meaning “to untie.”The denouement typically follows the climax and the falling action and provides closure by tying up loose ends and revealing the ultimate fate of the characters. It’s a very important element of storytelling in the sense that it makes sure the narrative feels complete to the audience. Thus, that sense of narrative satisfaction we talked about above.But we also talked about a sense of confusion and unrest. What about that?Well, storytelling techniques are always evolving. Therefore, “a sense of satisfaction” is no longer the only acceptable objective of the denouement. What good is ending the movie with a feeling of satisfaction, especially if it’s a suspense-thriller or a horror movie? Why not push...
Published By: NoFilmSchool - Yesterday