The influence of movement on the perception of costume in film studying the actor in correlation to exceptional costume movement

<p dir="ltr">This thesis explores the role of movement in costume design and its impact on audience perception in film as well as actor in relation to the moving costume. Costumes are not static elements, they exist in direct correlation with the moving body. This study examines how costume movement enhances the narrative and emotional depth of a film while considering construction techniques and fabric choices as well as the actor’s influence on costume movement.</p><p dir="ltr">By analysing key moments in film, where costume movement plays a fundamental role, this thesis investigates how the costume designer intentionally craft garments to interact with motion. Case studies include Cinderella (2015), Crimson Peak (2015), The Cell (2000) and Snow White and The Huntsman (2012). These films illustrate how costume movement can define a character’s identity, evoke supernatural effects, and ease a character’s on-screen transformation.</p><p dir="ltr">Through this research, I highlight movement as a crucial component of costume design as movement functions as both a visual and narrative tool within the craft of costume design.</p>