Question

Filmmakers must often establish information quickly in a film in order to give the audience context for the plot. In this film, the filmmaker establishes information about several of the main characters, including Lina and Don. What information do we as the audience learn about Don and Lina from time code 01:35 to 04:00 of the film? How does the filmmaker give us this information? Discuss at least two different ways that the filmmaker gives the audience information about these characters.

Answer 1

One thing evident about the two individuals is that Don and Lina are famous. The filmmaker, in the beginning uses the announcer to introduce them as "known all over the world." Another thing to note is that Don and Lina personified themselves a certain way to their fans. The announcer believed sincerely that they were courting. While the announcer played a huge part in giving the audience information that Don and Lina were courting, the filmmaker made sure that audience (crowd in the scene) played a vital part too. Once Don and Lina posed for a picture together, the crowd went wild. This implies that the audience believed that they were together.