This post should explain the character of our protagonist through a short animations I created through a website called 'PowToon' using Ed's original 'Character Profile' text, while inserting my own interpretation of it. The short video just illustrates the basic attributes of Ivan's character, therefore a more detailed explanation of how I interpret Ivan's character to be like can be found below the video.
Ed and I have decided that the most important aspect of Ivan's complicated character should be his portrayal of youth and how he should conform to or break typical thriller conventions using representations.
This is down to the character of the individual; the conformation to the idea that children usually appear naive at first glance (or the victims themselves) but often end up out-smarting the antagonist, is found in Ivan's character; as well as the tendency of being looked down on for the reasons being that the character is of a young age.
On the other hand, Ivan breaks conventions by taking on a role which requires smart, suit attire and is put into a position of control or authority, something which children aren't notorious for performing typically in thriller films. This is especially shown through his costume and also camera techniques, a number of shots suggesting his power as a 'front man' and importance in the film through screen-time. Furthermore, our character breaks representations of youth often being careless and lacking motivation; Ivan is neither, sure, he is rather clumsy at the beginning of the narrative (an attribute which will perhaps be revealed in the opening sequence), but the audience should find that he is prepared to do anything to come to a conclusion over the mystery of his father's disappearance.
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