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... In the feature film The Truman show, directed by Peter Weir delves into the manipulation of a human being and highlights the destructive power of the media. ... In this instance, the media in fact completely controls a man’s life (Truman Burbank who is the main character), after an unwanted pregnancy, in an attempt to create the most popular TV series in the world. ... As Truman approaches his car in scene two a large object comes crashing onto the middle of Truman’s street. ... When Truman picks it up and looks to the sky a low camera angle is used showing us the clear blue sky again and giving the sense that Truman is small and insignificant. ... The director of The Truman Show, Christof has used this to manipulate Truman into believing everything that goes on around him is perfectly normal. ... While being interviewed, there is a small image of Truman in the top right of the screen, taking up only a fraction of the screen. This image is symbolic of the power Christof has over Truman. ...
In the final scene of the film we see Truman sailing on a small boat. ... ” In this shot, Truman is looking relatively happy and content. In order to stop Truman from reaching the perimeter of the set Christof goes about setting a storm on Truman. ... Christof feels like a god too, and this is why he has no problem with trying to kill Truman. However through his determination we see Truman survive the storms and sail into the side of the set.
Approximate Word count = 1228
Approximate Pages = 4.9
(250 words per page double spaced)
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