LIVES OF SAINTS.
LIVES OF SAINTS.
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圣人的生活。
DOI:
10.1111/j.1467-968x.1858.tb00588.x
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发表时间:
1858
影响因子:
0.3
通讯作者:
Stuart Dunstan
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作者:
Stuart Dunstan
Lives of the Saints is a feature-length, multi-story film screenplay, which explores the obstacles and ethical dilemmas of three protagonists, George, Kristine and Marianne, in their struggle for self actualisation. The screenplay is an example of the siege genre. It is largely structured as a sequential narration but also utilises non-linear narration. The work explores the premise that a saint is one who remains true both to the self and to their responsibilities. The protagonists' journeys begin with the death of a young girl, Rosetta, who has a connection to them all. Each protagonist responds to this event in his/her own way and embarks upon a search for a more satisfying way of life, and for freedom of self-expression. Middle-aged George explores emerging gender and sexuality issues. Adolescent Kristine finds her faith in God, and in her mother, waning but has nothing to replace them with. Marianne, the driver of the car that killed Rosetta, is initially determined to avoid responsibility for the death, but ultimately finds her own liberation in doing so. George and self also them in conflict with their families. Marianne too, odds with those around however able to and allow room for consideration of a new balance between self and An academic commentary outlines the influences and writing process for Lives of the Saints . An exploration of ethical philosophy, specifically Christian, Ancient Greek and Hindu, was an important step in the development of the screenplay's premise and in the creation of the ethical worlds of particular characters. An understanding of sainthood, across religions and as a secular concept, was also important. The choice of narrative structure is discussed; the various stages and challenges in the writing process itself; and an understanding of the work in terms of film genre are also given. The commentary also details with the use of image in the work and places the screenplay in the context of a post World War Two film culture.