Discuss the relevance of the opening and/or closing scenes of a film you have studied to the relationships between characters.
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Discuss the relevance of the opening and/or closing scenes of a film you have studied to the relationships between characters. The opening and closing scenes in 'Run Lola Run' directed by Tom Tykwer depict the growth or development in the relationships between characters, in particular that of the lead characters, Lola and Manni. The beginning and end of this film are linked by contrasts. The beginning is characterized by its urgency, the end for its more contemplative mood and eerie silences. The opening sequence is important as it creates a feeling of expectation through hinting at the things to come and sets the pace for the remainder of the film. The beginning of the film is set inside, consisting of a phone conversation between Manni and Lola which reveals the plot of the film very quickly - Manni has lost 100,000 marks and has twenty minutes to find the money or...

