Title design research Prison break- Pusher

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Pusher

1. How many titles are displayed during the opening sequences to the film? Which ones?

This title sequence was very different from all others I researched, as it doesn't give much credit to the people who worked on the film. First, it says "Balboa Enterprises PrÆsenterer", before saying "EN HENRIK DANSTRUP/NIKOLAS WINDING REFN PRODUKTION", which is Danish, but I can't figure out the meaning. It then fades in and out, showcasing pictures of the characters and their names in this order: Frank, Vic, Tonny, Milo, and then Radovan. Then, it again says NIKOLAS WINDING REFN before finally showing the title of the movie: Pusher. After that, there are no more titles. It then shows footage of the film with Frank walking through a busy street followed by a handheld camera.

2. What connotations do the images carry? (how do you they make you feel)

The images, at least in my mind, kind of looked similar to frontal mugshots, which could definitely be foreshadowing. The footage of Frank walking through the street looks very rugged, in a sense, where he has a swagger, and stops traffic just by walking through it.

3. How is genre reinforced through symbolic and technical codes from the outset? (Can you 

tell what genre the film is)

I couldn't really tell what genre of film this was. It was a little hard because the only things shown were quick bursts of each of the main characters, and then footage of a man crossing the street.

4. What conventions are used to ensure the film appeals to its target audience?
To be Frank (get it? Joke about the character?), not a lot of convention was highlighted in this opening sequence. It did, however, appeal to me. The minimalist approach which the director took to this opening sequence made me want to watch it. I also don't entirely know if it would appeal to it's target audience just based on this. It does, however, leave me personally thirsting for more.



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