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Let The Right One In



Apply the following to the film Let The Right One In : Todorov/ Propp/ Levi Strauss.

Also refer to:
  • mise en scene
  • use of sound (including music) 
  • camera work
  • the representation of both characters and place

Click on image above for opening section of the film. Use the menu bar on Youtube to rewatch the section again if necessary.

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