What does “narrative” mean, and why is it essential to filmmakers?
We’ve all heard the word before, but if I asked you to define “narrative,” could you do it? I feel like it has become one of those amorphous things in Hollywood, but narratives have their roots in literary terms and have evolved a lot since the dawn of Tinsel Town.
Today, I want to dive into that evolution and track the term from its origins to where it stands today. Ready to get started?
First, let’s define the narrative and then figure out what’s a good narrative example.
Author: Jason Hellerman
This article comes from No Film School and can be read on the original site.
