Word versus Image. Notes on Oral Narrative on the Film Screen
Abstract
This paper reflects on the importance of sound elements in cinema, often overshadowed by the prominence of images. It addresses issues such as the incorporation of speech into the cinematic narrative (during its silent period through intertitles and later through the actors’ voices), the introduction of a narrative voice (internal or external) in certain films, the cases in which the latter appears personified, and the existence of a recipient (explicit or implicit in the film’s narrative). It also includes a section considering two extreme cases related to the voice on screen: its absolute prominence or its irrelevant nature. Finally, it refers to the innovative lines of research proposed in this field by audionarratology studies.
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