This episode dives into the deliberate and fascinating techniques filmmakers use to make audiences cry, exploring the "carefully managed emotional manipulation" that turns a fictional story into a deeply moving experience.
We break down the three essential pillars of cinematic tragedy: Empathy, Emotional Investment, and The Cruel Narrative Twist.
Key topics covered in this episode:
Building Empathy: Learn how screenwriters establish a foundational connection by giving characters relatable needs (e.g., to belong, to protect a loved one) [03:01]. We explore the impact of the "Save the Cat" moment and the use of specificity to make a character's pain feel personal [03:24], [04:15].
Maximizing Investment: Discover how stories use "High-Low Contrast" (starting with scenes of happiness and celebration) to make the subsequent tragedy more impactful [05:36]. We also examine the emotional power of a "Small Irreplaceable Object" and the concept of the "Unfinished Dream" to connect with the audience's own regrets and desires [06:26], [07:36].
The Narrative Payoff: Understand the role of "Undeserved Tragedy" (giving problems to seemingly innocent characters) and the timing of the "Release Valve"—the character's emotional breakdown that finally allows the audience's held-back emotions to be released [10:00], [11:12].
We also discuss the crucial role of Music and Sound Design as an amplifier for emotions that have already been successfully planted in the narrative [11:44].
Welcome to 35mm The Srinidhi Bengaluru Show , the ultimate destination for Kannada film enthusiasts! Join us as we dive deep into the world of Kannada cinema, exploring its rich history, analyzing the latest releases, and engaging in thought-provoking conversations.
Welcome to 35mm The Srinidhi Bengaluru Show , the ultimate destination for Kannada film enthusiasts! Join us as we dive deep into the world of Kannada cinema, exploring its rich history, analyzing the latest releases, and engaging in thought-provoking conversations.
Welcome to 35mm The Srinidhi Bengaluru Show , the ultimate destination for Kannada film enthusiasts! Join us as we dive deep into the world of Kannada cinema, exploring its rich history, analyzing the latest releases, and engaging in thought-provoking conversations with industry experts.
The guest on my podcast "35mm" is KM Chaitanya, the writer, and director of the Kannada films "Aadinagalu" , "Aatagara" , "Suryakanthi" and more.
Welcome to 35mm The Srinidhi Bengaluru Show , the ultimate destination for Kannada film enthusiasts! Join us as we dive deep into the world of Kannada cinema, exploring its rich history, analyzing the latest releases, and engaging in thought-provoking conversations with industry experts.
The guest on my podcast "35mm" is Adarsh H Eshwarappa, the writer, and director of the Kannada films "Bhinna" and "Shuddhi"
Welcome to 35mm The Srinidhi Bengaluru Show , the ultimate destination for Kannada film enthusiasts! Join us as we dive deep into the world of Kannada cinema, exploring its rich history, analyzing the latest releases, and engaging in thought-provoking conversations with industry experts.
The first guest on my podcast "35mm" is Ramenahalli Jagannatha, the producer, writer, and director of the Kannada film "Hondisi Bareyiri."
Welcome to 35mm The Srinidhi Bengaluru Show , the ultimate destination for Kannada film enthusiasts! Join us as we dive deep into the world of Kannada cinema, exploring its rich history, analysing the latest releases, and engaging in thought-provoking conversations with industry experts.
A fascinating collection of inspiring and heartening short stories that will drive us through the realities of life. Ranging from imagination to real-life incidents, a bundle of stories that can influence and impact many lives are hidden in this collection.
A fascinating collection of inspiring and heartening short stories that will drive us through the realities of life. Ranging from imagination to real-life incidents, a bundle of stories that can influence and impact many lives are hidden in this collection.
ಕೇಳದೆ ನಿಮಗೀಗ ದೂರದಲ್ಲಿ ಯಾರೋ ಈ ಸರಣಿಯಲ್ಲಿ ನನ್ನ ಬದುಕಲ್ಲಿ ತೀವ್ರವಾಗಿ ಕಾಡಿದ ಪಾತ್ರಗಳು , ಘಟನೆಗಳ ಕುರಿತು ಮಾತಾನಾಡುತ್ತ ಹೋಗುತ್ತೇನೆ. ನನ್ನ ದನಿಯ ತರಂಗ ನಿಮ್ಮ ಭಾವಲೋಕದಲ್ಲಿ ಸಂಚರಿಸುತ್ತವೆ .
Irrfan Khan's last letter, originally published by Times of India in 2018, when he had just begun his treatment for cancer, has gone viral again, after a Gujarati actor Nischay Rana made a tribute video for him.
Bharatisha bhavana and other short stories - A fascinating collection of inspiring and heartening short stories that will drive us through the realities of life. Ranging from imaginations to real-life incidents, a bundle of stories that can influence and impact many lives are hidden in this collection.
written by : Balaji Sharma
Hariduhogidda ippattu rupay notu and other short stories - A fascinating collection of inspiring and heartening short stories that will drive us through the realities of life. Ranging from imaginations to real-life incidents, a bundle of stories that can influence and impact many lives are hidden in this collection.
In 2016 the number of suicides in India had increased to 230,314. Suicide was the most common cause of death in both the age groups of 15–29 years and 15–39 years.About 800,000 people die by suicide worldwide every year, of these 135,000 (17%) are residents of India,a nation with 17.5% of world population. Between 1987 and 2007, the suicide rate increased from 7.9 to 10.3 per 100,000,[5] with higher suicide rates in southern and eastern states of India.In 2012, Tamil Nadu (12.5% of all suicides), Maharashtra (11.9%) and West Bengal (11.0%) had the highest proportion of suicides. Among large population states, Tamil Nadu and Kerala had the highest suicide rates per 100,000 people in 2012. The male to female suicide ratio has been about 2:1.
Bus kathe and other short stories - A fascinating collection of inspiring and heartening short stories that will drive us through the realities of life. Ranging from imaginations to real-life incidents, a bundle of stories that can influence and impact many lives are hidden in this collection.
Athittha nodadiru and other short stories - A fascinating collection of inspiring and heartening short stories that will drive us through the realities of life. Ranging from imaginations to real-life incidents, a bundle of stories that can influence and impact many lives are hidden in this collection.
Peshawar school massacre, terrorist attack in which seven heavily armed Taliban fighters stormed an army-run primary and secondary school in Peshawar, Pakistan, on December 16, 2014, killing 150 people, of whom at least 134 were students.
Nan ratna and other short stories - A fascinating collection of inspiring and heartening short stories that will drive us through the realities of life. Ranging from imaginations to real-life incidents, a bundle of stories that can influence and impact many lives are hidden in this collection.
India tops the charts when it comes to acid attacks. A country where the sale of acid over the counter was banned in 2013, we have too many cases and most where women are attacked as part of domestic violence or for dowries.
Avalu and other short stories - A fascinating collection of inspiring and heartening short stories that will drive us through the realities of life. Ranging from imaginations to real-life incidents, a bundle of stories that can influence and impact many lives are hidden in this collection.
Exit door and other short stories - A fascinating collection of inspiring and heartening short stories that will drive us through the realities of life. Ranging from imaginations to real-life incidents, a bundle of stories that can influence and impact many lives are hidden in this collection.
Singanalluru Puttaswamy Muthuraj (24 April 1929– 12 April 2006), known mononymously by his stage name Rajkumar, was an Indian film actor and playback singer in the Kannada cinema. Widely acclaimed as one of the greatest actors in the history of Indian cinema.