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: Where style becomes the dominant factor, often repeating stylistic patterns for their own sake rather than to advance the story (e.g., the works of Jean-Luc Godard). Functions of Explicit Narrators

: Using flashbacks or non-linear structures to create curiosity or suspense. Narration in the Fiction Film

While the film itself "narrates" through its form, explicit narrators (voice-overs) serve specific roles: What is Classical Hollywood Narration? : Where style becomes the dominant factor, often

: Associated with early Soviet cinema, focusing on collective action and ideological messaging rather than individual psychology. Narration in the Fiction Film