How many titles are displayed during the opening sequences to the film?
Six (6) titles are displayed within the relatively short opening.
What images are prioritized in the opening sequence?
The film opens with a image of a shifting cosmic starscape, accompanied by prayerful wishes by a host of unnamed individuals. This is immediately followed by an establishing shot of the town the movie takes place in, with snow whirling and falling from the sky.
What connotations do the images carry?
The images in the opening connote that Christmas time is here, and generate feelings of warmth, security, and hope to emphasize this. This is especially true regarding the scene at the beginning with the image of the stars and the sounds of people making Christmas wishes.
How is genre reinforced through symbolic and technical codes from the outset?
The imagery of snow is highly prominent and serves as a symbolic code of the Christmas setting in general. Stars are also a symbolic code for the season as they are often put atop Christmas trees during it.
How does the film establish an enigma from the outset?
The film does not really establish an enigma, as that is not representative of the genre; however, the identities of the people making the wishes can be considered a mystery.
What strategies are used to ensure the film appeals to its target audience?
The film's all-around wholesome connotations imply that the film as suitable for all ages and audiences.
How has technology been used effectively? You might want to consider camera angles, transitions and editing techniques.
The slowly panning shots of the camera create a feeling of slow pace and relaxation, and the non-diegetic sounds such as Christmas bells and joyful music add to this connotation of happiness.
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