Formations of the Image and the Dynamics of the Shot

Abstract

This study aimed to explore the topic of image formations and shot dynamics, highlighting the significant role of the shot as an essential narrative tool that conveys the details of a scene to the reader who did not witness it firsthand. The shot allows for a re-imagining of past events in the present, engaging the reader with pivotal moments in the history of the Iraqi people. These moments, immortalized in the poet’s lines, reflect unforgettable stances and experiences, particularly the tragedies of death and destruction that have scarred Iraq’s history. Such scenes cannot be overlooked without reflection, nor can their poetic inclusion be ignored without grasping their deeper significance. The study employed a descriptive-analytical approach to address the research problem.

Among its key findings is that motion plays a crucial role in forming the image or shot, as movement energizes the image, imbuing it with profound semantic depth. It also evokes the reader's associative memory, drawing on their cultural reservoir to interpret image formations through the metaphorical lens of camera movement in capturing poetic detail.