Between non-classical narrative and classic dramaturgy. "Such a landscape" berries Szelc Cover Image

Między nieklasyczną narracją i klasyczną dramaturgią. "Taki pejzaż" Jagody Szelc
Between non-classical narrative and classic dramaturgy. "Such a landscape" berries Szelc

Author(s): Patrycja Rojek
Subject(s): Film / Cinema / Cinematography, Sociology of Art
Published by: Uniwersytet Adama Mickiewicza
Keywords: Such a Landscape; Jagoda Szelc; school film; episodic film; non-classical narration; symbol in film;

Summary/Abstract: An abandonment of classical narration and a search for unconventional dramaturgical techniques are increasingly observed in the works of students from the Łódź Film School. One such short film illustrating this tendency is Such a Landscape, directed by Jagoda Szelc. To create her individual and original piece, the director employs three traditional dramatic structures – that of an episodic film, a Greek tragedy, and one connected with using the symbol as a tension-building tool. Jagoda Szelc proves that being skeptical about classical narration does not have to indicate a rejection of the whole tradition of storytelling. Instead, she chooses to use it as a fabric.

  • Issue Year: 16/2015
  • Issue No: 25
  • Page Range: 203-215
  • Page Count: 13
  • Language: Polish