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FILM TECHNIQUE
Turning point
An event or choice that redirects the action or changes a situation's balance.
Describe the available possibilities before and after it.
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.
Writing the Scene ↗Three Dimensions of Film Narrative ↗