No need for special effects, just the need of meaning.

While discussing the in class film "Private" we briefly went over what type of special effects were used along with what items held a specific meaning. We discussed what the closet that Mariam was hiding in, was representative of a place to hid things, to keep them out of sight. That the closet can be compared to how the family is feeling, being locked away in their own home with out being able to fully stand up for themselves. Also the type of camera work was discussed; such as when the scene didn't cut out, instead the situation was panned throughout, which means that it was a continuous shot. Thus showing the importance of each situation. Also if you notice there were not actual "special effects" used, no explosions, no graphics, no green screen; just all set in one location using what was available in the area. Throughout most films these days there is a great rely on special effects, something to catch the viewers attention; though "Private" was able to do just that just by intensifying the situations with the voice of the characters, and the situations at hand.
The fact of special effects can make or break a movie, whether or not it is used or how it is used throughout the film. "Private" was a film that used no special effects but instead used the characters and the items to tell the story. Each item and situation represented something bigger, each character represented a different viewpoint of the the ongoing horror throughout the time.