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“In Medias Res” Beginnings
In many cases, a movie may start in the middle of the story’s events—and later show earlier events to give the audience a clearer picture of things. When this happens, it’s often an in medias res beginning, like the Odyssey (1614). Instead of starting with a backstory, you start with something in the middle of the true story.
Plot-Triggered Flashbacks (or Flashforwards)
You may decide to briefly show a past event in the middle of the plot, even if the rest of the story moves chronologically.
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