filmicFunction
P65544
predicate
Indicates the role or purpose that something serves within the structure, style, or narrative function of a film.
Observed surface forms (7)
- cinematicFunction ×28
- functionInFilm ×6
- hasCinematicFunction ×6
- keyFunctionInFilm ×3
- narrativeFunctionInFilm ×3
- hasFunctionInFilm ×1
- workFilmLanguageApproach ×1
Sample triples (51)
| Subject | Object |
|---|---|
| Armitage family estate | creates sense of isolation via predicate surface "cinematicFunction" ⓘ |
| Armitage family estate | heightens psychological tension via predicate surface "cinematicFunction" ⓘ |
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Arthur Jensen in Network
surface form:
Arthur Jensen
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delivers one of the film’s most iconic speeches via predicate surface "cinematicFunction" ⓘ |
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Ben in Burning
surface form:
Ben (Burning)
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embodiment of opaque upper-class privilege via predicate surface "cinematicFunction" ⓘ |
| Black Lagoon | atmospheric backdrop for horror ⓘ |
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the Budwing house
surface form:
Budwing house
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single-location narrative core via predicate surface "cinematicFunction" ⓘ |
| Cantina Band | establishing atmosphere of Mos Eisley cantina via predicate surface "functionInFilm" ⓘ |
| Castle Brunwald | evokes classic pulp adventure castles via predicate surface "cinematicFunction" ⓘ |
| Chachapoyan temple | establishes tone of danger and adventure via predicate surface "hasCinematicFunction" ⓘ |
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"Cindy"
surface form:
Cindy
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light-hearted interlude via predicate surface "narrativeFunctionInFilm" ⓘ |
| Dorothy Vallens’s apartment | contrasts with suburban exteriors in Blue Velvet via predicate surface "cinematicFunction" NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| El Royale hotel | unifying space for intersecting storylines via predicate surface "cinematicFunction" ⓘ |
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“End Credits”
surface form:
End Credits
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end credits music via predicate surface "functionInFilm" ⓘ |
| Ferdinand Griffon | Godardian anti-hero via predicate surface "cinematicFunction" ⓘ |
| Ferdinand Griffon | vehicle for political and aesthetic commentary via predicate surface "cinematicFunction" ⓘ |
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alien planet Fyrine IV
surface form:
Fyrine IV
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single-location survival drama setting ⓘ |
| Harmonica’s Theme | character motif via predicate surface "functionInFilm" ⓘ |
| Harmonica’s Theme | dramatic underscore via predicate surface "functionInFilm" ⓘ |
| I Never Woke Up in Handcuffs Before | underscores adventurous tone via predicate surface "hasFunctionInFilm" ⓘ |
| If I Could Go Back | character development via predicate surface "narrativeFunctionInFilm" ⓘ |
| If I Could Go Back | emotional climax via predicate surface "narrativeFunctionInFilm" ⓘ |
| Ika | minimal intelligible dialogue via predicate surface "workFilmLanguageApproach" ⓘ |
| Iraq (archaeological dig, opening of The Exorcist) | establishing tone of dread via predicate surface "hasCinematicFunction" ⓘ |
| Iraq (archaeological dig, opening of The Exorcist) | world-building via predicate surface "hasCinematicFunction" ⓘ |
| Krakozhian | fictional stand-in for a politically unstable state via predicate surface "cinematicFunction" ⓘ |
| Max von Mayerling | guardian of Norma Desmond’s illusions via predicate surface "cinematicFunction" ⓘ |
| Max von Mayerling | symbol of faded Hollywood glory via predicate surface "cinematicFunction" ⓘ |
| Pyar Kiya To Darna Kya | expresses heroine’s open defiance of emperor ⓘ |
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Remember Me
surface form:
Remember Me (Coco song)
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reveals true authorship of the song within the story via predicate surface "keyFunctionInFilm" ⓘ |
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Remember Me
surface form:
Remember Me (Coco song)
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symbolizes enduring familial love across generations via predicate surface "keyFunctionInFilm" ⓘ |
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Remember Me
surface form:
Remember Me (Coco song)
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triggers memories in elderly Coco via predicate surface "keyFunctionInFilm" ⓘ |
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Russ Tamblyn performs an acrobatic dance routine in a saloon.
surface form:
Russ Tamblyn performs an acrobatic dance routine in a saloon
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provide musical-style interlude in Western film via predicate surface "cinematicFunction" ⓘ |
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Russ Tamblyn performs an acrobatic dance routine in a saloon.
surface form:
Russ Tamblyn performs an acrobatic dance routine in a saloon
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showcase Russ Tamblyn’s athleticism via predicate surface "cinematicFunction" ⓘ |
| Texas hold 'em poker (in the 2006 film) | to create tension and suspense via predicate surface "cinematicFunction" ⓘ |
| Texas hold 'em poker (in the 2006 film) | to showcase James Bond's analytical and psychological skills via predicate surface "cinematicFunction" ⓘ |
| The Curtain Theatre (fictionalized) | primary theatrical setting of Shakespeare in Love via predicate surface "cinematicFunction" ⓘ |
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The Family
surface form:
The Family (The Omega Man)
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horror element via predicate surface "cinematicFunction" ⓘ |
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Tomainian
surface form:
Tomainia
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allegory for totalitarian regimes via predicate surface "cinematicFunction" ⓘ |
| Tomainia | allegory of totalitarianism via predicate surface "cinematicFunction" ⓘ |
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Tomainian
surface form:
Tomainia
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critique of fascism via predicate surface "cinematicFunction" ⓘ |
| Tomainia | political satire via predicate surface "cinematicFunction" ⓘ |
| Vertigo (1958 film) score | reinforces themes of obsession and illusion via predicate surface "functionInFilm" ⓘ |
| Vertigo (1958 film) score | underscores psychological states of characters via predicate surface "functionInFilm" ⓘ |
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name for Charles Foster Kane’s mansion in Citizen Kane
surface form:
Xanadu (Citizen Kane)
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expressionist setting via predicate surface "hasCinematicFunction" ⓘ |
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name for Charles Foster Kane’s mansion in Citizen Kane
surface form:
Xanadu (Citizen Kane)
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narrative framing device via predicate surface "hasCinematicFunction" ⓘ |
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name for Charles Foster Kane’s mansion in Citizen Kane
surface form:
Xanadu (Citizen Kane)
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visual metaphor for Kane’s isolation via predicate surface "hasCinematicFunction" ⓘ |
| monorail system (Jurassic World) | providing dynamic travel sequences via predicate surface "cinematicFunction" ⓘ |
| monorail system (Jurassic World) | showing park layout from above via predicate surface "cinematicFunction" ⓘ |
| red bathroom in the Overlook Hotel | contrast to hotel’s more subdued interiors via predicate surface "cinematicFunction" ⓘ |
| red bathroom in the Overlook Hotel | iconic horror set-piece via predicate surface "cinematicFunction" ⓘ |