the hunger games by suzanne collins proposed film adaptation by emily buckley
TRANSCRIPT
The Hunger Games
By Suzanne Collins
Proposed Film Adaptation
By Emily Buckley
Plot
Plot Summary• Post-apocalyptic world:
North America
• 12 Districts are oppressed and controlled by ‘The Capitol’
• The Hunger Games: 24 children fight to the death on national television
• Main Character: Katnisss
Themes/Influences• Big Brother/War:
violence
• Lord of the flies By William Golding: what people are capable of
• Political aspect: oppression, freedom, rebellion
Lord of the Flies Film: 1963
Plot: Changes/ Alterations
• The Opening Sequence
• Use the game show as a story telling medium:– Gives the audience
information– Reminds them of the
oppressive ‘Capitol’
Characters
Katnisss• Small with dark hair, thin but strong• Hunts with a bow• 16 years old• Very intense, serious: inner vulnerability
Kaya Scodelario Jennifer Lawrence
Peeta
• Boy from district 12 selected• ‘sort of’ romantic interest• Blonde hair, blue eyes,
stocky build• Noble, brave, but sometimes
helpless• Sympathetic character
Josh Hutcherson
Haymitch
• Comedic relief• Older man who
survived the hunger games
• Alcoholic• Jack Sparrow/Robert
Downey Junior attitude
Tributes
• Competitors in the Hunger Games
• Only focus on a few key people• Cato: the bad guy: ‘career
tribute’• Rue: small girl who reminds
Katnisss of her little sister
The Capitol
• Represents the USA today
• Emphasize the capitol’s presence with camera drones: show how the people see everything
Cinematic Style
Cinematic Style
• Overhead shots in the arena to show vulnerability:
• The TV show
Cinematic Style
• Low-angle shots on Katniss when she defies the authority of the Capitol
• Close-ups on Katniss: show her intense emotion, don’t allow the audience to see around her
Low angle shot = power
Cinematic Style
• Over- the-shoulder shots when she is being chased: only see what she sees: adds tension
• Shaky ‘hand-held’ feeling in action scenes
Soundtrack
Soundtrack• Arena: Drums: heartbeat, adrenaline• TV show: overly happy music: contrast
to violent events portrayed
Setting
Costumes
Costumes
• The Seam: – Simple, plain, dull: browns and grays
Costumes• Fashion In the Capitol
Lady Gaga
Philip Treacy – seen at the Royal Wedding
Costumes• In the Arena: