Overview
Screening: No Country for Old Men
Points to reflect on in this paper:
-Introduction Paragraph: Tell me what you will be discussing and covering in this paper.
As discussed in Chapter 11 of the book, describe the filmmakers “Intent With Sound” per
- the chapter’s section heading with that title.
Overall discuss diagetic versus non-diagetic sounds in film, by highlighting at least one
- example of each in this film. What about the film’s score? When did you notice a
composed score used in the film?
What did you notice most about the sound design in this film? Why, in your opinion, do
- you believe the filmmakers relied so much on sound design versus score in this film? Did
they have an intention to somehow connect the audience to a character’s sense of
hearing?
Identify one scene in the film where the Sound Design was crucial. Explain the ambient
- noises in the scene, plus, what noises the sound designer brought “forward” or
embellished in the scene. Were there any noises that the sound designer minimized?
Describe what you feel the sound designer’s goal was with their mix.