Narrative Theory- Zoe

Being an independent movie, our film brief does not necessarily fit into a narrative theory. We were very careful not to fall into the stereotypical romantic comedy or dramedy category, attempting to put our own quirky original twist on the movie. 

However, in a way it does possess some elements of Todorov's narrative theory. 
The 'disruption' being Sophie's drug addiction and dysfunctional relationship with Riley, the 'resolution' her realization that her life is quickly getting out of hand and the 'restored order' her moving back to England to finish school and restart fresh. However, the first and last 'equilibrium' would have to be altered as there was never a real equilibrium to start with as the story begins when a disaster takes place, the death of her friend, throwing her into a new and imposing situation. However, the ending does correspond to the idea of a new equilibrium as she has recognized her faults and left Riley to continue with her new life.









Our film brief, however, really can not be categorized into Propp's narrative theory as it is not the stereotypical movie involving a villain and a hero and a happy ending. The theory is very traditional, depicting more of a fairy tale type of movie, whilst our film is unconventional and does not involve an actual villain and hero. However, there is an apparent resolution and absentation when the protagonist leaves home to start on a whole new life to abandon her corrupted ways.