Comparing Le Jetee, the short, and 12 Monkeys, the full-length movie

The 12 Monkeys movie is a science fiction film that follows the story of a man named James Cole who is sent back in time to prevent a devastating plague from occurring in the future. One of the key takeaways I got from watching the film was the importance of a strong narrative and compelling characters.  The 12 Monkeys movie does a great job of weaving together a complex and engaging story that keeps the audience invested and engaged throughout the film. The movie also does an excellent job of developing its main characters, and the relationships between them, which created a rich and meaningful viewing experience. While watching the film, I was able to see how the filmmakers use various techniques, such as dialogue, setting, and visual elements, to convey the story and develop the characters. In addition to these elements, the 12 Monkeys movie also demonstrated the importance of visual storytelling, with its use of striking imagery and creative set design to help convey the film's themes and ideas. Another thing I was able to take away from the movie is the use of foreshadowing and non-linear storytelling, as the film jumps between different time periods to reveal key plot points and build suspense. In La Jetée it showed his photography, visual art, and filmmaking skills in the film. The protagonists of both films break out of their constraints and move back and forth through time, but still with no agency or control. All they really have are fleeting moments and later memories to cherish with another person who can't relate to them. On a rough count there are 400 plus pictures in La Jetée. Also a few repeats but its variation in Marker’s usage that makes the overall effect so full. It includes clean cuts for traditional shot-reverse shot orientation, cross fade so it dissolves for a more dreamlife, reflective ambience, and longer holds to allot us to really explore and absorb certain images. La Jetée was a very good source to look at for all of the visuals. Continuing with the way that 12 Monkeys approached filming, especially in this genre, was something different than I have ever seen. It has given me a different viewpoint on storytelling and using camera work to do so, which will be very helpful in our short film process. Overall, the 12 Monkeys movie is a great example of how to create a successful and impactful short film, and it can provide me with valuable information and inspiration as I work on my project.  





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