The (non-)narrative functions of fashion in contemporary film explained with paradigmatic examples: Game of Thrones, The Divergent Series and The Hunger Games.

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Media Studies (MA)

Kuijntjes, Felice (2018)

The (non-)narrative functions of fashion in contemporary film explained with paradigmatic examples: Game of Thrones, The Divergent Series and The Hunger Games.

Master thesis | Media Studies (MA)

In this thesis I will examine the narrative and non-narrative functions of fashion in film, such as the narrative function of fashion to represent time and space and the non-narrative function of fashion as a special effect. Therefore the research question is as follows: ‘what are the narrative and non-narrative functions of fashion in contemporary film throughout the 21st century?’ I distinguish narrativity and non-narrativity since I would like to argue fashion can have a narrative function, a non-narrative function or both. The narrative cause and effect relationship which takes place in a time and space with a clear beginning and ending can be emphasized by costumes, just as it can serve as pure spectacle which is seen as non-narrative. By addressing several functions, I would like to prove that fashion is important and relevant in the studies of film and should be further examined as the digital age develops quickly.

Author: Kuijntjes, Felice

Faculty: Faculty of Humanities

Specialisation: Film and Photographic Studies

Supervisors: Houwen, Janna

ECTS Credits: 20

Language: en

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The (non-)narrative functions of fashion in contemporary film explained with paradigmatic examples: Game of Thrones, The Divergent Series and The Hunger Games.