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The Hunger Games (2012)

Film

DirectorGary Ross

Meta takes2

Figures

Characters

The character of Rue and her relationship with Katniss

Locations

The Gamemakers' control room

Form & technique

The use of shaky, handheld camera work during the Cornucopia bloodbath

Tropes

The Reaping ceremony in District 12
Katniss's pre-Games interview dress reveal
The integrated 'on-screen' graphics showing Tribute deaths and audience reactions → The Society of the Spectacle
Peeta's declaration of love for Katniss during his pre-Games interview → The Smile Tax

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