A
voice-over is a
narration[?] in a
film, usually by a character reflecting back on his or her past, or by a person external to the story who usually has a more complete knowledge of the events in the film than the other characters. Voiceovers are often used in
film noir and in news segments, especially in public affairs pieces. In fiction films, directors may add a voice-over late in the production because the plot or a character's motivation isn't clear; for instance
Francis Ford Coppola added Capt. Willard's voice-overs to
Apocalypse Now to clarify Willard's character.
See also motion picture terminology
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