Sunday, September 15, 2024

Over

 Over

The title Over carries a dual meaning. On one hand, it symbolizes the end of something, fitting as the film unfolds in reverse, showing events from the conclusion to the beginning until the man’s tragic fate is revealed. On the other hand, it suggests something falling from "overhead," which aligns with the man’s fall from above. Based on a true story, the film recounts a man who fell to his death from a British Airways flight while hiding in the plane’s wheel well. The moment of his fall is deeply unsettling, made more disturbing by the fact that it really happened.

Editing : The editing is unconventional, using a reverse-chronological narrative that builds mystery by showing the aftermath of the key event before the event itself. As the film progresses, we gather clues from the traces left behind, culminating in a shocking reveal when the event finally occurs. This reverse structure heightens the impact in a way that a linear narrative wouldn’t. Additionally, the frequent cuts to personal items and pieces of evidence evoke empathy and provide subtle hints about what truly transpired.

Cinematography : Cinematography is crucial, with most of the storytelling conveyed through just nine carefully composed wide shots. The static camera remains fixed while characters move in and out of the frame, such as a car being towed away, followed by a man and child entering from the opposite side. This methodical pacing builds suspense and mystery, encouraging the audience to piece together the unfolding events. Prolonged moments of stillness in these shots slow the film’s pace, giving viewers time to reflect and absorb the story’s deeper layers.


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StoryBoard and Shotlist

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