“Less is more,” they say — but what do they really mean?You’ve probably seen those movies that say less yet feel more. Where silence and movement become the language of emotion — that engages our imagination and forces us to read between the lines, a pregnant pause, or an unspoken glance.The narrative doesn't shout or stuff your ears with information; instead, the visuals do the talking. The science behind it may seem hard to grasp, but it clicks the moment you feel it.The technique in play is called minimalistic writing. Definition of Minimalistic WritingSo, as the name suggests, does this style mean writing less? Yes and no. Minimalistic writing refers to writing just enough and keeping things straightforward. It’s all about simplicity and clarity — devoid of excessive description and backstory. Trusting the audience to feel what isn’t said is a prerequisite to the style. It’s about choosing words carefully, in contrast to an all-out attack of exposition.Key Features of Minimalistic WritingConcise Being brief and leaving some things unsaid is the key. It gives space to the audience to fill in the blanks themselves. When you describe more than needed, the idea’s weight doesn’t hold as much. Show, Don’t TellThe classic advice every writer-filmmaker will give you — visuals will make you feel and engage with the story, they have more power than words. Subtext As humans, we speak in subtext over surface more than we think. Similarly, the audience reads between the lines rather than being told what’s happening.Silence...
Published By: NoFilmSchool - Thursday, 13 November