Opening sequence analysis: The Prestige

Narrative Function:
- Important opening sequence
- Starts in the middle of the story
- Set the scene/ place in time
- 2006
- Directed by Christopher Nowlen

Conventions displayed:
- Introduces story
- Voice over
- Warner Brothers logo
- Credits

Characters introduced:
- Christian Bowie
- Mr angier (Hugh Jackson)
- Michael Kan (Engineer cutter
- Alfie Borden

Technical codes
Cinematography (Light, colour, MES):
- Costume states setting/ time period
- Silence makes audience listen harder
- Judges old fashioned costumes

Cameras/Editing (Movement, framing, editing, sound):
- Hand held camera movements
- Jumps between scenes