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  • Essay / Conflict Driven V Character Driven Films - 607

    Character development is an essential element of a successful film. This careful and elaborate character development is one of the reasons why diverse audiences can watch these films more than once. Joel, Ethan Coen, and Quentin Tarantino are all writers and directors who execute the theme of character-driven films almost perfectly. An example of this is the films O Brother, Where Art Thou, written and directed by the Coen brothers, and Pulp Fiction, written and directed by Quentin Tarantino. The Coen brothers are known for making films that are more character driven rather than films that are driven by conflict. The Big Lebowski, Fargo and O, Brother Where Art Thou are just a few examples of films that succeeded even without real conflict. In O, Brother Where Art Thou, Everett McGill, Pete Hogwallop and Delmar O'Donnell are three convicts who escape from prison. The reason this film is so successful isn't just because of its main characters. Everett McGill is a main character who embodies leadership, charisma, confidence and many more....