Psychology technique · used in 1 film

Flow State Portrayal

Showing a character so absorbed in one task that everything else fades away. You feel their calm focus and see why they risk so much for it.

Examples

Where you can see it

  1. The Walk (2015) poster

    The Walk

    Robert Zemeckis · 2015

    Philippe says that once he began walking, everything around him faded except the wire and himself. For the first time in his life, he felt thankful and at peace. The danger becomes the one place where he is calm.

    Where to see it: The first step: Philippe explains in narration that the world fell away once he stepped onto the wire. He feels at peace as the crowd below cheers.

Questions

Quick answers

What is flow state portrayal in film?
Showing a character so absorbed in one task that everything else fades away. You feel their calm focus and see why they risk so much for it.
Which films use flow state portrayal?
The Walk (2015).
What kind of technique is flow state portrayal?
It is a psychology technique. Related psychology techniques include Psychological Doubling, Unreliable Reality, Body Horror.