Comparing La Jetee and 12 Monkeys


 Le Jetée is a black and white science fiction short film that was directed by Chris Marker in 1962. The film tells the story of a man who is subjected to experiments involving time travel after being imprisoned in a dystopian future society. Through the use of still images, the film explores themes of memory, identity, and the effects of trauma. 12 Monkeys, on the other hand, is a full-length feature film that was released in 1995 and directed by Terry Gilliam. Like Le Jetée, the film is based on the premise of time travel and explores themes of memory, identity, and the effects of trauma. However, 12 Monkeys expands upon these themes and adds additional plot elements, such as a dystopian future and a complex plot involving multiple characters and their interconnected stories. One key difference between the two films is their visual style. Le Jetée is a black and white film that primarily consists of still images, with only a few brief moments of movement. In contrast, 12 Monkeys is a full-color film that uses a mix of live action and special effects to depict its story. This allows 12 Monkeys to create a more immersive and visually striking world for its characters to inhabit. Another difference is the length of the two films. Le Jetée is only 28 minutes long, while 12 Monkeys is a full-length feature film that is over two hours long. This allows 12 Monkeys to delve more deeply into its themes and plot, and to include more characters and subplots than the original film. For example, 12 Monkeys introduces characters such as Dr. Kathryn Railly and Jeffrey Goines, both of whom play important roles in the film's story and help to flesh out the world of the film. Overall, both Le Jetée and 12 Monkeys are thought-provoking science fiction films that explore ideas about time travel, memory, and identity. However, 12 Monkeys expands upon these themes and adds additional elements, making it a more complex and fully fleshed-out story. While Le Jetée is a concise and powerful exploration of its themes, 12 Monkeys offers a more detailed and immersive experience for viewers.


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