Hey Blogger! I watched a video comparing 12 monkeys and La Jetee, and it was discussing how the film naturally extends the short, by building on the original ideas. The video also touched on how both films explore the inevitability of certain events. In La Jetee the protagonist is caught in a loop, unable to change the outcome. In contrast, 12 monkeys takes this concept further, with the main character attempting to prevent a catastrophic event. The way time is portrayed in both films is very important to their themes, and the video highlights how this theme is central to both works. The video showed how manipulating time plays a critical role in storytelling. A central theme in both films is time travel, but La Jetee uses photography to reinforce the unchanging nature of time, while 12 monkeys builds on this ability to alter past events. I got the understanding that time manipulation drives the plot and can add emotional depth to the storyline. (Comparison From Article) Adapting La Je...
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