When choosing a genre, I thought about what kind of films I enjoy watching. Although it would be straightforwards to choose to do a horror film opening as the conventions are fairly clear, I myself am not a huge fan of scary films. As I watch a lot of crime films, series and documentaries, I thought this genre would be better as I not only find it interesting and exciting, but I am also more familiar with it. To ensure I make it clear throughout my opening that the genre is crime, I made a list of all the different codes and conventions that appear within crime films: 1. Setting Pathetic fallacy is technique commonly used in crime films as the dull and dreary weather often reflects the seriousness of the story line. This can be seen in the TV series Sherlock, as it is set in London, where the weather is often overcast or raining. There are also several locations where crime films are often shot. They include busy cities and large offices, deserted factories, dirty/empty h...
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