Daniel Chandler stated that 'Conventional definitions of genres tend to be based on the notion that they constitute particular conventions of content (such as themes or settings) and / or form (including structure and style) which are shared by the texts which are regarded as belonging to them'. The setting of my piece is similar to that of many suicide films. The simplistic nature of the marble bathroom made my film merge seamlessly with the work of many other Directors trying to convey a similar message. The style of slow movement and slow transitions is also conventional of this genre, as it helps to further dramatise the film.
Tim O'Sullivan raises a valid point also when he states that 'Texts often exhibit the conventions of more than one genre'. I found this quote very interesting when trying to analyse what genre specifically my film fell into, as there were subtle features throughout the film suggesting that my film would perhaps belong to other sub-genres, particularly of a catastrophe. This view by O'Sullivan makes the concept of genre in film far more interesting as the producer is able to break out of the strict structure of genre, and almost blend in other genres to portray their preferred message.
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