Analysis of the Role of Micro-Narrative Techniques in Shaping Emotions in Documentary Films
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https://doi.org/10.63313/SSH.9039Keywords:
Documentary, micro-narrative, emotional shaping, empathy mechanism, detail depictionAbstract
Contemporary documentary production faces transformative challenges in narrative approaches. This paper examines the operational mechanisms of micro-narrative techniques in emotional shaping. Research reveals that micro-narratives construct emotional experiences through three pathways: individual focus, detailed depiction, and thematic elevation, thereby concretizing abstract themes. This narrative strategy effectively lowers audience empathy thresholds while achieving a leap from individual emotions to universal values. The article also explores the limitations of micro-narratives in emotional shaping and proposes corresponding creative strategies, offering new dimensions for reflection in documentary narrative theory research.
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