Films that show passing of time?

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I'm doing an essay on the methods used in a film to show passing of time or change of time.

I need a film that I can rant about for 3000 words. 

I was considering something like Forrest Gump or Goodfellas, but I'm unsure. Any other films that have a lot of time passing and different techniques that show this?

Thanks muchly.

Anonymous · Accepted Answer

Click, Mr. Holland's Opus, The Godfather II, Stephen King's It, Interview With The Vampire, Slumdog Millionaire, The Curious Case Of Benjamin Button, Shawshank Redemption

Aidan · Answer

Requiem for a Dream uses a technique known as "time-lapse photography." It makes things look almost fast forwarded. You should really watch it. In addition to having that effect, it's a great but disturbing film. Not for the weak minded!

Here's the trailer, you can kind of see what I am talking about. You need to watch it to fully understand what I mean though. The director uses it a lot.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lgo3Hb5vWLE

Hope I helped!

Anonymous · Answer

Even if you don't like the screen going black and showing the text that is really one of the best ways to show that a large portion of time has gone by but you could also try making the text go over the next scene, like keeping the video rolling but just add text in between the transition of the two scenes.

Idontgetit · Answer

The Curious Case of Benjamin Button.

Brad Pitt's character ages backwards. This should be something interesting to talk about in an essay.

Helen F · Answer

Once Upon a Time in America, Beaches

Anonymous · Answer

the time machine

the fountain

back to the future trilogy

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