Film Language Tag: subjective narration
Subjective narration occurs when a story grants us access to what characters see and hear, that is, to their perceptual, emotional, and mental states.
La Saraghina, 8½
Guido (Marcello Mastroianni) recalls when, as a young Catholic boy, he got in trouble for visiting a prostitue, La Saraghina (Eddra Gale).
A Game of Roulette, Run Lola Run
After just missing her father (Herbert Knaup), Lola (Franka Potente) goes to the casino to win the money.
Aftermath of the Revolution, Persepolis
Marji's family (Francois Jerosme, Catherine Deneuve, Danielle Darrieux, and Simon Abkarian) reports the horrors of the revolution. Uncle Ahoush is arrested and Marji (Gabrielle Lopes Benites) visits him in jail. Afterwards, she yells at God for letting her uncle die.
All American Football Team, Forrest Gump
Forrest (Tom Hanks) travels to D.C. to meet President Kennedy as a member of the All-American Team
Ambushed in Vietnam, Forrest Gump
Forrest (Tom Hanks) and the others face are ambushed, and Forrest tries to save as many of the other men as possible.
Closing Sequence, Persepolis
After her friend dies fleeing the fundamentalist police, Marji (Chiara Mastroianni) leaves her husband, Reza, (Arie Elmaleh), her family (Danielle Darrieux, Catherine Deneuve, & Simon Abkarian) and Iran.
Closing Sequence, 8½
After calling off the film, Guido's (Marcello Mastroianni) production team drags him to a press conference.
Esperanza's Monologue, Salt of the Earth
Esperanza (Rosaura Revueltas) speaks about her family's historical connection with what was once "San Marcos," but was changed to "Zinc Town" by white settlers.
Forrest's Run, Forrest Gump
After Jenny leaves, Forrest (Tom Hanks) goes on a run for over three years.
Guido's Harem, 8½
Guido (Marcello Mastroianni) dreams of all the women in his life forming a harem that treats him like a king.
Homecoming, Persepolis
After a health scare, Marji (Chiara Mastroianni) returns to her family in Tehran. Her parents (Catherine Deneuve and Simon Abkarian) tell her of the post-war reality. Her grandmother (Danielle Darrieux) updates her on the family gossip. She is visited by many relatives.
Like Peas and Carrots, Forrest Gump
Forrest (Tom Hanks, Michael Conner Humphreys) recounts his first day at school and meeting his first friend Jenny (Hanna R. Hall).
Like Peas and Carrots Again, Forrest Gump
Jenny (Robin Wright) returns to Alabama and spends time with Forrest (Tom Hanks).
Manni's End, Run Lola Run
Lola (Franka Potente) runs to meet Manni (Moritz Bleibtreu) after robbing a bank.
Marji Grows Up, Persepolis
Marji (Chiara Mastroianni) transitions into her teenage years. At a bar, she lies about her Iranian identity.
Marji's Depression, Persepolis
After returning to Tehran, Marji (Chiara Mastroianni) struggles with depression.
Office Fight, Fight Club
The Narrator (Edward Norton) blackmails his boss (Zach Grenier). He then punches himself in the face and stages an entire fight against himself in front of the boss. He says it reminds him of his first fight with Tyler Durden. Once he's sufficiently bloodied, the police arrive and assume the boss was responsible.
Opening Credits and Sequence, Persepolis
Instead of boarding her flight to Tehran, Marjane ("Marji") (Chiara Mastroianni) reflects on her youth in Iran. Living with her mom (Catherine Deneuve), dad (Simon Abkarian), and grandmother (Danielle Darrieux), young Marji (Gabrielle Lopes) witnesses the start of the Iranian Revolution.
Opening Sequence, 8½
Guido (Marcello Mastroianni) dreams of himself escaping from a traffic jam and flying high in the sky.
Opening Sequence, Forrest Gump
In 1981, Forrest Gump (Tom Hanks) waits at a bus stop where he begins to talk to other passengers about his life and what brought him to Savannah.
Opening Sequence, Run Lola Run
Manni (Moritz Bleibtreu) tells Lola (Franka Potente) how he lost 100,000 marks.
Pedestrians, Cléo from 5 to 7
Cléo leaves Le Dôme Café and begins walking to her next destination. On her walk, she thinks other pedestrians are looking at and judging her.
Ride of the Valkyries, 8½
Guido (Marcello Mastroianni) meets with a critic (Jean Rougeul) to discuss his film. Later, he meets his mistress Carla (Sandra Milo) at a train station.
Sam Cooke's Boston Performance, One Night in Miami...
Malcolm X (Kingsley Ben-Anir) recounts the story of Sam Cooke's (Leslie Odom Jr.) performance for an angry crowd in Boston.
Supermarket Hold Up, Run Lola Run
Manni (Moritz Bleibtreu) and Lola (Franka Potente) hold up the supermarket.
The Cemetery, 8½
Guido (Marcello Mastroianni) dreams of his mother (Giuditta Rissone), father (Annibale Ninchi), and wife Luisa (Anouk Aimée) in a cemetery.
The First Rule of Fight Club, Fight Club
Tyler Durden (Brad Pitt) lays out the rules for Fight Club decided on by him and The Narrator (Edward Norton). This includes the well-known line, "You do not talk about Fight Club." The first fight begins, which includes someone from The Narrator's office. We flash forward to the following days where The Narrator explains that Fight Club only exists when you're in it—that in the outside world, it is not acknowledged. We see him and various other injured people go about their daily lives without talking about it.
The Fruit of the Sea, Forrest Gump
Forrest (Tom Hanks) enlists in the army and begins boot camp where he meets Benjamin Buford "Bubba" Blue (Mykelti Williamson).
The Ideal Woman, 8½
While pondering the specifics of his film, Guido (Marcello Mastroianni) envisions his ideal actress Claudia (Claudia Cardinale) again.
The Iranian Revolution, Persepolis
Marji's family (Catherine Deneuve, Simon Abkarian, and Danielle Darrieux )grows disillusioned with the violence of the Iranian Revolution. Marji (Gabrielle Lopes Benites) and her friends plan to punish a classmate whose father worked for the Shah.
The Magician, 8½
At dinner, a magician (Ian Dallas) reads Guido's (Marcello Mastroianni) mind, and he recalls a moment from his childhood.
The Mekong Delta, Forrest Gump
Forrest (Tom Hanks) and Bubba (Mykelti Williamson) follow Lieutenant Dan's (Gary Sinise) lead while marching through Vietnam.
The Shrimp Boat, Forrest Gump
Forrest (Tom Hanks) and Lieutenant Dan (Gary Sinise) try to find success on the shrimp boat.
Tommy Leaves Hedwig, Hedwig and the Angry Inch
Tommy (Michael Pitt) gets freaked out and leaves Hedwig (John Cameron Mitchell) after he feels her "angry inch."
Vienna, Persepolis
After her family (Catherine Deneuve, Simon Abkarian) decides Iran is no longer safe for her, Marji (Gabrielle Lopes Benites) says her goodbyes and moves to Vienna. In 2000, adult Marji (Chiara Mastroianni) reflects on the move.
Voices in the Library, Wings of Desire
Damiel (Bruno Ganz) and Cassiel (Otto Sander) join the rest of the angels at the library . Cassiel focuses on an old man named Homer (Curt Bois).