Gladiator is set during the peak of the Roman Empire. The story revolves around Maximus (Russel Crowe)‚ one of the best General’s in Emperor Marcus Aurelius’ (Richard Harris) army. The emperor is dying and makes his wishes known that Maximus be his successor instead of his son Commodus (Joaquin Phoenix) . As you might expect‚ going through life with a name like Commodus‚ and then being passed over by his own father doesn’t look good. He orders the death of Maximus‚ who manages to escape and become
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reign of the Roman Empire. One in particular‚ Gladiator‚ is a fictional film set during the time of the Roman Empire. As a story line it has no actual historic validity‚ however depicts the imperialistic‚ unscrupulous‚ and savage nature of the film’s villain‚ Commodus to Gaius Caligula perfectly. Many of the physical features of these two characters are close in resemblance. Caligula was known to have black sunken eyes‚ as did Commodus in Gladiator. An aesthetic flaw by one who is usually sickly
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Comparing Real Vs. Movie Commodus In the movie “Gladiator”‚ Emperor Commodus is portrayed as an unstable and neurotic sadist who killed his own father for the throne of the Roman Empire. Real history has no solid proof that Commodus‚ while unstable‚ killed his father Marcus Aurelius. He was actually made co-emperor at the age of 5 (Heritage). However‚ the sexual relations he had with his sibling is in fact true‚ but it was not with the sister Lucilla as shown in the movie‚ but rather with another
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Gladiator – 2000 For my history of film paper‚ I chose to watch Gladiator‚ Directed by Ridley Scott and costumed by Janty Yates. For Best Costume Design for Gladiator‚ Yates was nominated by the Academy of Motion Picture Arts & Sciences‚ and won. The British Academy of Film & Television Arts also nominated her for Best Costume Designer. The movie takes place in ancient Rome circa 180 A.D. under the rule of the great Caesars. Marcus Aurelius‚ the Emperor of Rome‚ is on the brink of death‚ and
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Gladiator is a historical film‚ which was released on May the forth in 2000. The movie was set in the year 180AD. The filming was held from December 1998- May 1999 and the whole creation took three years. Gladiator is about a powerful general named Maximus‚ who is asked to be emperor over the emperor’s son. This causes his son Commodus to kill his father in rage. Commodus becomes Emperor and tries to assassinate Maximus and his family in revenge. Maximus escapes Commodus and tries to regain the
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Production design in Citizen Kane Meet Khatri‚ 5th hour By many‚ Citizen Kane is one of the greatest films ever made. Orson Wells‚ at age 25‚ directed‚ produced‚ and starred in this film. This movie tells the fascinating story of the life and death of Charles Foster Kane‚ a narcissistic newspaper runner‚ politician‚ and a wealthy millionaire. What makes this movie spectacular is not only the acting of the actors‚ but the symbolism and cinematic effects. The techniques used by the cinematographer
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HISTORIC COSTUMES UNIT 1.......Introduction to origin n function of clothing Origin of Clothes... Clothing and textiles have been enormously important throughout human history—so have their materials‚ production tools and techniques‚ cultural influences‚ and social significance. In ancient times‚ there were no textile industries or clothing stores. Fur‚ leather‚ grass or leaves were believed to be some of the earliest materials that made up clothes. These materials were tied around the body
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After reading the article‚ “The Production Code” written by Leonard Leff and Jerold Simmons‚ it showed that people had an interest in creating a govern on motion pictures around the 1930s. The Motion Picture Production Code had different sections regarding general principles and particular applications. While examining the section‚ general principles the rule of “No picture shall be produced which will lower the moral standards of those who see it” (pg. 178)‚ which is different from the films today
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about the costumes in the culture of Vietnam. Vietnam-our country was known is a beautiful country‚ gentle and friendly people‚ a country with many special‚abundant and colorful culture.Referring to Vietnam’s culture‚ we can’t not mention Vietnam costumé. In each period‚ Vietnam costumes has one own definition. In the past‚ when people began to appear‚ our ancestors have known for bark‚ leaves wrapped around the body to keep the body warm and protected. That is the origin of the costume. In the feudal
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Halloween party needs great decorations‚ great costumes‚ and great food. Decorations are an important feature of a scary party. Orange and purple lights cast eerie shadows. Jack O’ Lanterns‚ glowing from within‚ top every table. Ghosts‚ with different horrifying faces‚ hang from the ceiling. Skeletons standing in doorways‚ and black cats in your path‚ help to set the mood. Another important aspect of a great Halloween party is the costumes. Terrifying witches and vampires‚ pretty princesses
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