Winter's Bone Style


Due to the independent style of Winter's Bone, it address more niche topics that require active spectatorship. For example, the scene in which the sheriff explains the situation with Ree's father requires this type of spectatorship. It's emotional and extremely tense, and this atmosphere is supported by the diegetic sound of the chainsaw which hints at Ree's discomfort. Inception is a mainstream film that, unlike this, doesn't require much thought due to exposition.

Some themes in Winter's Bone are:

  • Patriarchy/feminism (but also oppression of men trapped in this role) - Ree doesn't support the stereotypical representation of women in film, and certainly doesn't for women in this society. The archetype of women is that they're 'damsels in distress' and also they need men. 
  • Addiction, specifically Meth
  • Family and loyalty
  • Violation of the law 
  • Film noir  

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