Colors/Lighting/Look/Feel
Overview
The second most important aspect of ‘A Thorn in My Side’, aside from the story of Odette as a whole, is the aesthetics. The world is intended to be very warm toned, colorful, and vibrant, with the colors and beauty that permeates every scene serving to illustrate the fantasy world Odette lives in, while in denial of her own pain. The aesthetics and atmosphere also serve to draw the viewer into the story, complimenting the narrative with distinct and eye catching visuals to keep the audience’s attention.
This image helps portray the warm atmosphere the film is intended to have, with soft vivid lighting and colors that add to the beautiful imagery that is a main focus of the film. It also references the train Odette rides on throughout the film.
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Thorn in my side takes place in a city, and so this image reflects both that setting but specifically the tone it sets. The city is meant to be warm and lively, showcasing a bright world amid urban imagery.
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Throughout the story, colors play a very important part in describing the tone of a scene, especially in scenes of emotional heartache for Odette. The darker purples and blues of the emotionally turbulent scenes help portray this feeling to the audience.
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A major theme of A Thorn in My Side is loneliness, mainly portrayed through visuals. This image helps portray that sense of isolation Odette experiences, while not straying too far away from the warm colors and brightness the settings of the story is meant to have.
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Once again while color plays a major part in the storytelling of ‘A Thorn in My Side’, it is also a tool used to help capture the audiences attention through beautiful imagery that catches the eye. The pretty aesthetics and scenes throughout the story help keep the audiences attention and add to the whimsical feeling associated with Odette’s denial.
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