Manipulação temporal: Uma análise sobre a contrução do tempo narrativo em Dark

Abstract

The present paper aims to develop an infographic that represents the time trajectory of the main character of Dark (2017-2020) and a diagram to symbolize the narrative of the German series. In the methodology, initially, a historical review is made on the concepts of narrative, distinguishing their presence in literature (especially during movements such as Russian structuralism and French formalism) and in cinema (since the first cinematographic records). Then, in order to understand how temporality is approached in audiovisual works, there is a study focused on the films “Twelve monkeys” and “La Jetée”, both known as strong fictional references that address time travel. In addition, it was necessary to understand concepts such as flashbacks and flashforwards, TV show editing and VFX. Therefore, a bibliographic research was carried out, aiming to assimilate how these film resources are important for the construction of a narrative, especially those that deal with temporal manipulation. As defined in the project objectives, a detailed analysis of all Dark episodes is made to profile each character, in addition to an investigation of the techniques that were used, connecting with the concepts covered during the first moment. The illustrations appear as a way to present the reader and the viewer with a visually simplified outline of the narrative. There are several events that happen in the series during the seasons, with the possibility that it is complex for the public to establish the main connections imagined by the creators. The infographic and diagram presented in this paper were thought to be visual elements that represent the understanding of the creative process and originality in the editing of films and TV series. Both forms may have several years of difference between their productions, but they are relevant to popular culture for a given period and also serve as references for future audiovisual productions.