What if I told you that not everything you\u2019re going to read in this article is true? Sure, it\u2019ll be well-researched and well-informed. And, yes, we\u2019re going to go over the history of film narration and the ever-popular unreliable narrator. But, what if we were to cast just a little bit of doubt as to whether you should trust us or not?<\/p>\n
Maybe it’d be a bit harder for you to take this information at face value. Or, maybe it’d make the presentation of said information just a little more enjoyable, once you add in the mystery. Or, maybe you\u2019ll simply be inspired to explore having an unreliable narrator in your own film and video projects as a lively way to spice up your narrative and sprinkle in some fun in your cinematic storytelling.<\/p>\n
Whatever the case may be, let\u2019s go over the roots of unreliable narration, trace out some of our favorite examples from some film classics, and dive into how you can write, shoot, and use an unreliable narrator in your projects.<\/p>\n