Analysis Of Opening Sequence 2- The Prestige

This film was made in 2006 and was distributed by Warner Brothers.

The narrative functions are:

• The Prestige does not start at the beginning of the story.
• And is a build up of what happens.

The conventions displayed are:

• That there are no credits in the openings sequence of this film.

The characters introduced are:

• Chris Bale- Alfie Borden
• Hugh Jackman-Magacian Angier
• Michael Caine- Engineer cutter

The Camera/edits are:

• Only flashbacks are shown in this opening sequence.