cinematic time manipulation

Cinematic time manipulation involves altering the perception of time within a film through editing techniques. This includes methods like flashbacks, slow motion, fast-forward, or non-linear storytelling to emphasize emotions, themes, or character development. By rearranging sequences or varying the pacing, filmmakers can shape how viewers experience the storyline, creating suspense, memory, or aesthetic effects. It’s a way to control the narrative flow beyond real-time, offering a layered, immersive experience that enriches storytelling through strategic manipulation of temporal structure.