At the start of the school year, we got a paper with Media theories, and now we have to choose a theory to investigate about it and use it in our film opening, and since I want to do a suspense-thriller and create mystery I chose to research about Hermeneutic or Enigma Code.
The Hermeneutic Code refers to the use of mystery and unanswered questions to create suspense and intrigue in a story. This code keeps the audience interested by hiding key information and slowly revealing it through clues or twists.
In a suspense-thriller, The film might start with a scene that creates immediate questions. For example, a character wakes up in a room with no memory of how they got there.
The film might also introduce characters or evidence that appear to be important but later turn out to not be, keeping the audience confused.
If the protagonist has memory gaps, the film can use incomplete storytelling to create more mystery. For example, a flashback of the character missing key information.
Resources:
Roland Barthes' 5 Narrative Codes | Media Studies Theory
Understanding the Hermeneutic Code: A Comprehensive Explanation ▷ Ordinance - Rey Abogado
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