The Hunger Games Analysis

1. Film Trailer Analysis
– Dystopian Fiction
The Hunger Games
(2012)

2. What is dystopian
fiction?
A film set in a dystopia –
a world characterised by mass poverty,
suffering, public suspicion and oppression.
Other examples of Dystopian films:
WALL-E
Divergent Series
The Purge

3. Wide angle shot of the protagonist climbing
through a fence
• Ideas of a restricted and oppressed society
• Protagonist is trying to break free, going against the
rules

4. • Fence itself is battered and rustic, highlighting that
the current way of life is quite old and aged.
• This is contrasted by the surrounding greenery – very
raw and natural. A counter stereotype to the ‘normal’
dystopian world.

5. ‘We could do it you know, take off,
live in the woods’
• Rebellious dialogue, talking about escaping from
their restricted life
• Have had enough of the constant suffering

6. ‘They’d catch us. We wouldn’t make it
5 miles’
• Contrasting to the previous dialogue, the protagonist
has given up. Very mindful of the consequences and
strict nature of the dictators of Panem.

7. Every person wearing colourless and battered
clothing
• No one in this world has an identity – by wearing the
same clothes they do not have the ability to express
themselves, their opinions or beliefs.

8. Mid shot hiding behind bushes and
trees from a danger above
• Protagonists hiding symbolises the persistent
paranoia of being caught. Intrigues the audience into
why they are so scared – who are they scared of?

9. Establishing shot of the urban and
rich area of Panem
• Audiences discover where the rich and
powerful people live who dictate the districts
• We learn where the two protagonists are
travelling to take part in The Hunger Games