Parametric Narration: A unique technique of narration typically used in art house cinema, favouring "style centred, permutational, poetic" according to Daniel Frampton in his book, Filmosophy. A "stylistic norm" exists within the film which will determine how the images are presented, often repeating themes and motifs to reinforce a certain mood or create a seemingly linear pattern. Essentially poetic in nature, the narrative may rely more heavily on the use of sound, images and actions to convey meaning and less on dialogue. Below I have included some short clips from films which I consider to utilise the technique of parametric narration.
Dead Man (1995)
Directed by Jim Jarmusch
Written by Jim Jarmusch
Stalker (1979)
Directed by Andre Tarkovsky
Written by Boris & ArkadiyStrugatskiy
Valhalla Rising (2009)
Directed by Nicolas Winding Refn
Written by Roy Jacobsen, Matthew Read & Nicolas Winding Refn
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