Run Lola Run Response - ROUGH COPY Sound and music are useful tools in the storytelling of a film, it is used to induce emotion to the audience, especially in international cinema. Sound in movies has changed from more than just background effects, it now influences the perception of time and the themes of a film. In Run Lola Run by Tom Tykwer, sound is extremely important in creating an idea of urgency and emotion, while mixing in with a fast paced storyline. This essay analyzes how Tykwer uses diegetic sound, non-diegetic sound, and silence to immerse the audience in the themes of the film. Diegetic sound creates a sense of urgency and authenticity, connecting the audience to the environment Lola is in. Diegetic sound highlights the physical and emotional strain of the …show more content…
While she is running through the city, her breath gradually becomes even louder, drawing attention to her panic and her desperation to beat the clock. This exaggerated sound shows the chaos that Lola is facing at the moment and emphasizes the journey she is going through. Similarly, in the train station scene where Manni loses the money, the sounds of clattering objects, rushing people, and loud intercom noises increase the intensity of the scene. This grouping of overwhelming sounds makes the stakes feel higher and connects the audience to the situation and understanding the chaotic urban lifestyle that Lola and Manni reside in, making the film feel more authentic and building better connections between the audience and key characters. Non-diegetic sound increases the emotional depth of the film, particularly through the use of techno music in the film. Tykwert uses techno music to match the movie’s pace, and to immerse the audience into Lola’s run. While she is running, the music intensifies, this represents the stakes increasing with every second of Lola