This can also be described as the way the events of the story are distributed within the film based on the plot. This distribution translates into a narrative. The range and depth of information are the most important considerations when distributing story events for narrative purposes. Bordwell & Thompson, 2004, p.87Marnie 1964 is narratively complex. Overall, the audience has a wider range of knowledge of any character. This is called unrestricted or omniscient (“omniscient”) narration. This allows the audience to "...anticipate events that the character cannot...", thus creating suspense. Bordwell & Thompson, 2004, p.87-88. Hitchcock made this narrative unrestricted by deploying non-diegetic effects within the plot such as red lighting. Other functions are The mystery lies in what the central character unconsciously knows but does not remember until the film closes. By saying this, the audience is as aware of Marnie's affliction as the characters Marnie and Mark Rutland. This is an example of narrow storytelling. However, the plot changes with the introduction of the character "Lily". Lily functions as a purveyor of knowledge unknown not only to the audience but also to the character, Mark Rutland. Range of
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