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 ScodelarioJennifer 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 capitols presence with camera drones: show how the people see everything
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, dont 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
Arena: Drums: heartbeat, adrenaline TV show: overly happy music: contrast to violent events portrayed
Setting
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: