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"Des films faciles à consommer, comme la malbouffe" : les scénaristes s’adaptent au manque d'attention des spectateurs

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Le choix de franceinfo
Published
Apr 20, 2026
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261
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Summary

Rising attention deficits driven by smartphones are forcing filmmakers to adapt their storytelling techniques. Producers are now designing content that remains engaging even when viewers are multitasking or distracted.

Topics

  • Screenwriting
  • Audiovisual Industry
  • Streaming Platforms
  • Attention Economy
  • Film Production
  • Digital Distraction
  • Micro-series
  • Media Trends

Highlights

  • Main idea: The decline in viewer concentration is fundamentally altering the structure of audiovisual narratives
  • Practical takeaway: Screenwriters are increasingly designing plots that can be understood even if the viewer is distracted by other devices
  • Failure mode: Content that fails to grab attention immediately risks being abandoned for more 'snackable' alternatives
  • Industry shift: Streaming platforms are pushing for more accessible, 'fast-food' style storytelling to compete with social media
  • Emerging trend: New formats like micro-series are emerging to capture audiences who prefer short, high-impact bursts of fiction

Chapters

  1. 0:20 The Crisis of Attention: An examination of how smartphones and SMS notifications cause viewers to miss critical plot points in modern cinema.
  2. 0:40 Cinema Students and Multitasking: A look at how the next generation of filmmakers is already accustomed to watching films as background noise.
  3. 1:40 The Pressure on Screenwriters: How professionals are being forced to adapt scripts to accommodate a fragmented viewing experience.
  4. 2:30 The 'Fast Food' Model of Content: Streaming platforms are requesting narratives that are easier to consume, similar to highly processed food.
  5. 2:50 Writing for the Distracted Viewer: A screenwriter discusses the challenge of maintaining engagement when viewers are multitasking with household chores or phones.
  6. 3:30 The Rise of Micro-Series: Exploring new, short-form production models designed specifically for the era of low attention spans.