Film Preparation: NARRATIVE

2 Minute Opening:

• The segment opens with a subtle dream sequence - the main character, Margot, is walking through a park, it is misty and blue with early morning frost. She then sees the figure of woman, the character Margot, in the distance. This will introduce Eva had a character of importance, as she will play a large role in the rest of the film. Yet at the moment her identity is ambiguous. The viewer will not be aware if this a dream or reality. 
• Margot then awakes. This sequence will be of her getting dressed and ready for the day in her dark bedroom and the harshly-lit bathroom. These shot wills be close-ups and act as an introduction to her as the main character. 
• The remainder of the scene will follow her journey around the town, as she takes the tube, set to an ambient soundtrack. Extreme long shots will establish background and location. In the scene she will travel from her green suburban neighbourhood into the grittier city centre, and culminate in her walking into a hospital building/her therapist's office. 

General Overview of plot:

• Margot is a seemingly-normal student, but her aloof nature hides a a burgeoning mental disorder. When a distant family friend comes to say, Eva, comes to stay, Margot becomes obsessed with her, and their relationship spirals out of control. 

SL

     "The film opens with an apparent dream sequence. This will include various shots of nature interspersed with shots of the female secondary character. This will progress, become more frantic and abstract as it continues until the cut to a woman immediately opening her eyes, introducing the main character.
     The second sequence following the woman in reality as she awakens and wonders around her room. Following her through her morning routine, certain aspects will be highlighted through tight shots of her medication on tables and other features of her room establishing her different characteristics. This will continue until she finally walks out the door into a busy street.
     Finally, there will be a short sequence of the woman walking through crowded areas of London such a Fulham Broadway, following her through her journey on the tube/bus. The shots will mainly focus on her while also including some wider shots of urban area. This sequence will finally end with her reaching an apparent psychiatric/ therapists office and entering, though the camera will not follow her inside before the titles."

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