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FILM TECHNIQUE
Setup and payoff
An earlier detail gaining a later use, consequence or significance.
A casual object may return when it matters most.
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 ↗