The Truman Show (HSC SSCE English Standard): Flashcards

A coming-of-age story following character development

Darkened frame edges suggesting concealed lenses/hidden cameras

Represents perceptual fracture as Truman's world breaks apart

Tilted camera making horizontals diagonal; signals disruption

Surveillance system where someone can be watched at all times

Sound that exists within the film's world

Strong contrast between light and dark

Believability or appearance of being true/real

Act I: engineered idyll; Act II: escalation; Act III: escape

Creates commercial artificiality; shadowless perfection