Tuesday 17 January 2012

Thriller Titles

Nostalgia - The 18 century word originates from the Greek word 'nostos' meaning 'homecoming'. It is defined as a wistful desire to return in thought or in fact to a former time in one's life, to one's home or homeland, or to one's family and friends; a sentimental yearning for the happiness of a former place or time. Therefore this can be linked to the detectives state of mind and feelings. He is having a nostalgically effected by these flashbacks of when his daughter was alive, when she was safe and far from harms reach. He is constantly having thoughts/ flashbacks of previous times and he longs to have her back.  

Elegy - The 16 century word originates from the Latin word 'elegia' or the Greek word 'elegos' meaning a lament. The definition of the word is a meaningful, melancholic poem usually written about the death of a loved one. This relates to our thriller film as the detective has recently lost his daughter, therefore will be in mourning over her. We could also include a prop of a poem or elegy which he had written in our opening to act as a motif. 

 

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