Film and the Disembodied Voice

Authors

  • Roger Crittenden Griffith University Film School (Australia)/ National Film and Television School (UK)

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.24140/ijfma.v8.n3.02

Abstract

The use of voice-over often divides both filmmakers and critics - its opponents objecting to the borrowing of a literary device. By examining a multitude of examples this paper seeks to demonstrate that it has often enhanced the effectiveness of film narrative both in the actual storytelling and the emotional impact, by applying a sensitivity in the writing and a careful casting of the voice and performance of the unseen actor or actors.

Author Biography

  • Roger Crittenden, Griffith University Film School (Australia)/ National Film and Television School (UK)

    After a distinguished career as a film editor, recruited to the National Film School in the UK as Head of Editing (1971), eventually becoming Director of the MA. Published several books, including FINE CUTS: Conversations with European Film Editors, leading to numerous symposia world-wide. Honoured amongst the first CILECT International Teaching Awards (2014).

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Published

2023-12-29

Issue

Vol. 8 No. 3 (2023): Special Issue Sound and Screen

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