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Monday, 27 May 2019

SEXXY Paragraph part 2

Here is a SEXXY paragraph that I have written by myself about this scene from the movie The Power Of One. 




Facial expression is a very essential part of any movie, especially in the scene where Geel Piet is killed. In this particular scene, Geel Piet is being pinned against a wall by Sergeant Borman who is holding a baton against his neck. Geel Piet’s face has a very scared facial expression, the face of a man who is close to giving up. His eyes, fluttering, almost closed. His mouth slightly open while speaking his last words, contrasting to Sergeant Borman’s face who is very confident and intimidating, his eyes drawing you in, vicious eyes that could slice you in half. The director, John Avildsen, wanted these particular facial expressions to draw attention to the emotions that both of these characters are feeling. Without these facial expressions, the scene would be very boring and the audience would not be able to interpret their emotions. Avildsen wanted Geel Piet to have a very scared, intimidated face, as this is what anyone would look like if they were in this position. Geel Piet’s expressions can be juxtaposed to Sergeant Borman’s expression, which is very intimidating, the face of a killer, the face that would kill many. The audience is made to feel worried and scared for Geel Piet’s welfare. Geel Piet is a very lovable character, so seeing him in danger is very sad for the audience. This made the audience think that Geel Piet and many others would soon die. The aspect of expression in this scene can be compared to the expressions made by PK in another scene where he is also beaten by Sergeant Borman. The expression of fear, shock, and horror all combined into one are similar to the faces expressed by Geel Piet in this scene.

1 comment:

  1. Hi Nadia, as usual you have created something amazing. The way you have written is enticing, you're description of the facial expressions is well done and interesting, you have interpreted the real reason for them and how John Avildsen would have wanted them described and thought of. Maybe next time you could go more into the scene you compared the facial expressions with?

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