The visual elements narrative contribution to the formation of filmic spaces in “Still Walking” (Aruitemo Aruitemo)

Abstract

In the intersection between painting and cinema one of the points in common between them is visual composition. It is constituted by elements such as shapes, textures, lines, volumes, and other items that become members visible, either in a frame or a film. Besides these perspective, vanishing point and depth of field are available, which can sometimes be verified in pictorial or cinematographic works. In this article we aim to verify the organization of scenic elements and the aesthetics choices in “Still walking” (2008) by Koreeda Hirokazu, actively work in order to assist narrative advance. For theoretical basis the researches of Jacques Aumont in the area of image studies and confluence between visual arts and cinema will highlight and serve as the main source consulted.