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Genre and Narrative - Fort Apache Watching the opening section (first 15 mins) of ' Fort Apache' it becomes clear when analysed that it both conforms to and diverges from typical western models of genre and narrative in different ways. Throughout the initial (set-up/credits) shots, the film effectively establishes itself as a western genre film. This is accomplished by showing a variety of contrasting shots depicting the west as both wild and untamed (Indians riding horseback in full war dress) and the civilised 'happy family' whit men (dancing soldiers and their extremely plain wives). The soundtrack supports these details to the best of its ability, making drastic movements though several different genres of music often heard in a typical western (string quartet/war drums) and then finally, once the credits have finished, it settles on a racy, more upbeat kind of background music that gives the introduction a sense of urgency and...

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