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leitmotif

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Filmikunsti terminibaas Filmterm

ID 453936 Last modified 08.07.2022
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  • a motif or theme associated with specific person, situation, or idea; usually reprised for dramatic effect. Leitmotif is some intentionally repeated element (sound, shot, dialogue, music, etc.) that helps unify a film by reminding the viewer of its earlier appearance, (Film-North, 2009) [or] makes a symbolic, allegorical, metaphoric or thematic point in a movie (Austin Community College, 2014).

Filmikunsti terminibaas Filmterm

ID 454035 Last modified 08.07.2022
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  • a motif or theme associated with specific person, situation, or idea; usually reprised for dramatic effect. Leitmotif is some intentionally repeated element (sound, shot, dialogue, music, etc.) that helps unify a film by reminding the viewer of its earlier appearance. (Film-North, 2009)

Huviharidussõnastik

ID 752969 Last modified 10.05.2024
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Domain kirjmuus
  • muusika- või kirjandusteose keskne korduv motiiv
Leitmotiv

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