What is the purpose of a film opening -

 -3- "What is the purpose of a film opening"

There are many purposes as to why films have a title opening, some of which are:

• To set the mood/tone of the film
• To introduce the main characters of the film
• To give the audience a clear vision of what the genre is
• To give credit to the actors and production crews

Film openings also at times shows the locations of where the most important scenes in the film will take place. This is also used to sometimes foreshadow events of the film.