Titling

Definition:

Titling refers to any non-diegetic text (external to the narrative) that appears on the screen during the course of the film. It

is also known as a narrative disruption.

Uses:

It is distinct from the title, as its purpose is to provide information necessary to the narrative.

Titling can also be used to create a specific style or genre.

For example, Bill Bennett has a quote from Dylan Thomas on the screen at the start of Kiss or Kill.