"Two Hands" by Gregor Jordan

The Australian produced film “Two Hands” directed by Gregor Jordan proficiently elucidates an intense interpretation of the consequences associated with choices. In particular, this film portrays an intricate depiction of the fact that certain choices severely impact one’s life more than others. The indelible nature of choices impacting ones fate and destiny is accentuated through the evident implementation of various filmic techniques such as voice-over narration, symbolism, mis-en-scene and camera angles.

Gregor Jordan communicates the confronting nature of discrepancy and confusion associated with choices and the undeniable consequences inflicted upon ones fate and destiny. This is evidently portrayed in the film ‘Two Hands,’ through the execution of multitudinous filmic techniques. Voice-over narration is implemented within the ‘Beach Scene’ to delineate the repercussions correlated with decisions. This filmic technique is exemplified through the narration of Jimmy’s brother, Michael, while Jimmy contemplates about his choices however neglecting the relentless consequences, “One careless decision can affect the way the rest of your life unfolds.” This enables the audience to establish a sense of realism imposed upon decision making within the spur of the moment. This divulges the influential nature of choices inflicted upon Jimmy’s life as a result of either positive or negative choices. The narration articulates a foreshadowing of the inevitable consequences of his choices. Jimmy’s brother symbolises the bad decisions one can choose to make therefore Jimmy will inescapably suffer the same fate as his brother, if he similarly succumbs towards making unethical decisions. Thus, the audience is able to empathise with the sudden confrontations of making imperative choices. Another identifiable technique employed within the ‘Beach Scene’ to purvey the significance of choices and inflicting consequences is the utilisation of symbolism. Symbolism is prevalent...