contemplate throughout their film. This is achieved by using a large range of film techniques to enhance the portrayal of a theme or idea. In the film ‘Dead Poets Society’‚ the director Peter Weir has put forward several themes and ideas which are critical to the structure of the film. Fundamental aspects construct the basis of the film and they include themes such as tradition‚ conformity‚ and loyalty. Techniques such as low-key lighting‚ setting and quick cut edits contribute as factors to engross
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film. Joe Morgenstern presents his review in a formalist manner. A formalist film analysis is concerned with elements such as plot structure‚ mise en scene‚ camera techniques‚ editing‚ and sound. A formalist film analysis that is strictly concerned with narrative elements‚ however‚ might ignore most or all of its cinematic techniques to focus on characters‚ plot development‚ story structure‚ motifs‚ foreshadowing‚ motivation‚ and the like (Goodykoontz & Jacobs‚ 2011). Morgenstern opens his
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experiences from the war that haunt him from his past. Having also directed the film I was able to express the character Walt in such a way that emphasized three particular themes; racism‚ religion and family. I also used a wide range of cinematic and film techniques to help portray each theme. Essentially this is what made this film successful. Racism is a major theme that is shown particularly throughout the first half of the film because of Walt’s hatred towards foreign races‚ or as he calls them;
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of cinematic techniques‚ themes and strong characterization. The notion of ‘knowledge is power’ is a widely explored motif continuously/consistently throughout the film as individuals transform along with their society. This concept is successfully explored through the symbolic use of historical and biblical allusion along with different film techniques. The unique sense of individuality is also experienced by the characters of Pleasantville through the use of humour and other film techniques. The
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on-literature.html How to develop an interpretation 1. Observe - Watch the film closely and observe the facts and details about the text. Your aim may be to notice all striking features of the text characters structural elements symbolism film technique cultural or historical references 2. Interpret your observations – Your task is to move from the observation of particular facts and details to a conclusion‚ or interpretation‚ based on those
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military. Few viewers‚ however‚ realized that they were also influenced by product placement. Further‚ few film watchers are aware that product placement occurs. Although Top Gun moved the audience through the sounds‚ sights‚ actions‚ and other cinematic techniques‚ as will be discussed later‚ the biggest influence was the product placement of the Navy and Ray Ban sunglasses that was accompanied by an emotional and political message that resonated with the American people. Product Placement has a long
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of the Auschwitz concentration camp. At the start of the film‚ Elsa’s presentation is immaculate. She is well presented‚ tidy and contented with her life. She adores her husband Ralf and has a happy marriage. This is demonstrated by the camera techniques used. Elsa is often filmed looking up at her husband from a low angle. In one scene we see a close up shot of Elsa’s smiling face as she looks up at her husband Ralf descending the staircase in their stately home. He is dressed in his military
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‘Remember the Titans’ ‘I was afraid of you‚ Julius. I don’t see what I was afraid of. Now I see I was only hating my brother’. This quote Gerry made towards Julius‚ illustrates how the characters in the movie were afraid of change‚ and that it is possible to overcome that fear. This quote is important‚ especially in the movie‚ because it sets an example that change is necessary and possible. The characters in ‘Remember the Titans’ are forced to face many issues that revolve around change and
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In the film ‘crash’ directed by Paul Haggis‚ a major theme we have studied that society’s pre-assumptions‚ restrain the perception of counter culturalism. With the use of different film techniques‚ we are able to link to the idea of camera angles‚ lighting‚ motifs and non-diegetic sound. In the film ‘crash’ an example of society’s pre
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involves an important setting at a boarding school in St Matthews‚ which helps me understand the character David Greene. It helps me understand his true connection with his religion and that he stands up for his beliefs. Mandel uses effective film techniques for the location‚ lighting‚ weather and atmosphere to help me understand Greene’s character. The setting that Mandel creates takes place behind Iselin Hall‚ the main building of the school. Its set late at night and all the boarders are about
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