Codes and Conventions of Spy DVD covers
Codes and Conventions of Spy Film Posters
Here's an example analysis on The man from U.N.C.L.E film poster-More analysis' can be found on the next page. Click here to go there now on a separate tab. (Slide six and seven on the PowerPoint 'Spy Audience Profiling)
Codes and Conventions of the Spy Genre
Depending of the form of spy film (Example being Spy-Comedy) depends on how the different conventions of the genre come across. Some of the most typical conventions for a Spy film include (But are not limited to);- Our Protagonist; highly skilled in combat, manipulation, driving, languages and are usually very prestigious and keep their composure in the most compromising circumstances.
- An Evil Organisation (It can depend on historical conflict as to where the organisation originates- for example- the stigma between the USSR and USA from a long history of rivalries, including the Civil war, can be seen frequently whether it be as subtle as an accent or full blown America .vs. Russia political issue. It should be noticed that it isn't as common to see as it once was.)
- Theft- usually by the good organisation for a better cause than what it would be in the wrong hands.
- A Rescue mission of some sort to save a team member from the danger of the antagonists. This could also coincide with the typical need to save a damsel in distress at some point within a typical movie.
- Unbelievable Luck - its almost impossible to have a spy film without something unbelievable to happen that would defy all odds at that moment.
- Advanced Technology that do not exist in the tense the story is based to make events seem more plausible.
- A fate of the world scenario - The fate of a large entity or even the world depends on the Spy's actions and success
- Betrayal by a Double agent or colleague who will let the protagonist down or get in their way.
Useful links-
www.yalsa.ala.org/thehub/2014/12/18/genre-guide-spy-fiction/
stewartandbeckyfoundationportfolio.blogspot.com/2008/11/conventions-of-spy-film.html
larelleshanay-hassan.blogspot.com/2012/09/codes-and-conventions-definition.html
https://prezi.com/ktc1pkfg6n10/conventions-of-a-spyaction-movie/
https://www.slideshare.net/Nnadinee/film-poster-codes-and-conventions