Run Lola Run
The visual and verbal features that the director uses to make Lola memorable are camera movement, music, colour and film quality.

 
Lola is a memorable character because she has strong emotions and she is passionate about the ones she loves and will go to great length to save Manni. This is shown in camera movement. Tracking shots are used when she is running to save Manni. The purpose is to bring the audience into the film. For example when she is running along the bridge, the director used tracking shots to enhance the sense of urgency and determination in Lola’s actions.

 

The second feature that made Lola memorable is music. The music running in the film Run Lola Run is fast paced and upbeat. This enhances the sense of determination and urgency. It is also used to build tension. This is shown in the film where there is an important event about to occur. The director changes the speed of the music to suit the situation. For example, the music goes faster and louder when she running than walking or talking. The use of music reinforces Lola’s emotions and actions. A chance for the audience to connect with Lola and bring us into the film.

 

The colour red of Lola’s hair is one of the features that made her memorable. This instantly draws our attention to her when she is on the screen. The red colour associated with Lola also represents her personality, how she is brave, passionate and romantic. Her hair stands out the most when she is running. This clearly shows her presence on the screen. She is also romantic, like the screen turns red when she is on the bed talking to Manni.

 

Another feature that made Lola memorable is film quality. There are uses of high and low definition film. High definition gives high resolution, sharp contrast, clear images and bright colours when Lola is running. When Lola’s dad is on the screen, the colours turn pasty and dull and the images are vague. Whenever Lola and Manni are on the screen, the director uses high definition film. This brings vibrancy and life to the film.

 

These are the techniques that the director uses to make Lola a memorable character. And make this a more interesting film.