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FILM TECHNIQUE
Resolution
The aftermath that shows what has changed, what remains unsettled and how we leave the story.
An ending can close the action while keeping its meaning open.
See it in a scene.
This technique’s reviewed examples reveal later parts of the story. Choose a film and allow whole-film discussion to explore them.
Further reading
Original explanations informed by these sources.
Three Dimensions of Film Narrative ↗Anatomy of the Action Picture ↗