been a component of memorable film. These particular films touch on topics audiences might have typically found taboo or litigious‚ often dealing with ethical and social affairs. A prime example of this is the 1997 sci-fi film Gattaca. In a nutshell‚ Gattaca is a tale about a genetically caste era featuring modified humans and technologically reinforced discrimination. This world is no longer prejudice against class‚ gender‚ or religion but rather on DNA itself. The film serves as a warning about extremes
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The ethical issues presented in Gattaca are ethical egoism‚ psychological egoism‚ sacrifice and the possibilities of radical perfection. It challenged the worthiness of the consequences of extreme self serving efforts; to take risks; to do the impossible despite public opinion. These ethical issues are based on the main character‚ Vincent. He uses these ideologies to achieve his goal of perfection‚ defying the constant disapproval of his parents which alienated him as a child. The ethical context
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the world of film because of how realistic it felt although being a work of fiction or as the French call it a film à clef (French for Film with a Key) one must pick apart the all the parts that make a movie successful from its actors‚ lighting‚ plot‚ etc. The movie Citizen Kane brings in the audience into the life of Charles Foster Kane who is the main focus of the story and gives information on his life via a parody of the old “March of the Times” newsreels that were commonly used in the 1930’s
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is a movie full with plot twists and action packed scenes. In this particular scene‚ I will be analyzing various techniques are used to heighten the intensity of the film in order as it occurs. The director uses dimensional film techniques in both major and minor ways that are used to further the story. Many of these are subtle‚ yet calculated choices that go into the making of a film. The first element that proceeds throughout the duration of the movie is its aspect ratio. The aspect ratio of this
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Some feature films follow a contemporary style of filmmaking where some components are based off from real events and scenarios. On the other hand‚ screenwriters add a more dramatic sense to filmmaking by integrating characters and a storyline to structure the film into a creative piece of art. “Remember the Titans” in this case is an exemplary film for creative filmmaking‚ not only does it resonate with historical events and takes the audience back to the 1971’s era but also sheds some light into
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Orson Welles’ undeniable masterpiece‚ Citizen Kane (1941) is one of the most acclaimed and discussed films of all times‚ having also frequently been awarded with the title of “greatest film ever made”. The critics and audiences’ fascination with the picture is deeply linked to its acknowledged status of nonconformity and defiance towards the formal rules that made up the classical Hollywood cinema film style between 1917 and 1960 (David Bordwell‚ Janet Staiger and Kristin Thompson 1985). Effectively
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an important idea in the film. Explain how visual and verbal features helped you to understand this idea. “Writing is a weapon more powerful than fists could ever be.” Norman Jewison highlights the power of the written word and education over physical strength throughout The Hurricane. He allows the audience to realise the full extent of this power by employing camera techniques‚ voiceovers‚ dialogue and lighting effectively. Through these visual and verbal techniques he teaches the audience that
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In the film Muriel’s wedding film techniques are used to express the themes of the film. Muriel’s wedding portrays traditional themes such as relationships between family and friends‚ the need to belong and the transformation or coming-of-age through classic film media; music‚ costume‚ camera angles‚ actors cast and setting. The film was designed as a comedy‚ but with serious moments to keep the story down to earth. P.J. Hogan‚ the director of Muriel’s wedding has succeeded in creating a humorous
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Investigating the film techniques and theme of each scene of Bend it like Beckham. Gurinder Chadha displays her techniques through a variety of shots while maintaining a steady wide shot and a medium shot of the scene. Theme includes Family‚ hardship and parental expectation. This creates a realistic shot making the scene entreating to watch. This technique is shown throughout the shot where a scene of Jess is practicing to become a good housewife as it was expected by every Indian parent. Another
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his henchman. V witnesses the death of Chancellor Sutler and manages to kill Mr. Creedy and his henchman‚ but is critically injured in the process. After his battle‚ he struggles to get down to where Evey is to spend his last minutes with her. One technique that shows how the relationship is supportive is the extreme close-up on Evey showing her grief-stricken face covered with tears. This shows us that their relationship has grown past business based and they are both now in love with each other. This
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