Forrest Gump The Vietnam War Through the Eyes of a Child In Winston Groom’s Forrest Gump‚ the main character‚ Forrest Gump is involved in the Vietnam War. In the novel‚ he is mentally challenged and he sees everything somewhat differently then another individual might. His point of view of the events of the Vietnam War are child-like and different then what most people would see. The Vietnam War was a very tragic war. The events took place from 1954-1975 (Brigham). The Second Indochina War resulted
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Forrest Gump Assignment 2 The movie Forrest Gump stars Tom Hanks as a considerate‚ yet somewhat simple man‚ who sits down on a bus stop bench and tells his fascinating life story to basically anyone who will listen. This movie is much different then the typical box office hits‚ which is why I chose it to analyze‚ it addresses many different social issues from Forrest Gumps innocent yet‚ matter-of-fact point of view. In the movie Forrest deals with some private troubles that had impact on Forrest’s
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Film Techniques Folio Defining what you need to know about film ______________________________________________________________ What do you know about film? ( How did they do that? ( Why did they put that in? ( What was the point of that? ( Why did that character do that? ( What’s this film really about? These are just some of the questions which might arouse you when you are viewing‚ or studying‚ a film. And‚ clearly‚ your
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The relationship between Jenny and Forrest is initially looked at as Forrest’s savior‚ but Jenny also saw it as a way to escape her father when they were children‚ then later giving Forrest the role of safety net. He was always there when Jenny needed someone to lean on. She cares for Forrest very much and while she is kindhearted‚ she has also shown how selfish and self-destructing she is. By the end of her life she redeems herself by fulfilling Forrest’s dream to marry her while simultaneously
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Filmic Techniques Establishing shot • An establishing shot is usually the first shot of a new scene‚ designed to show the audience where the action is taking place. It is usually a very wide shot or extreme wide shot. • To orientate the viewer to the flow of the narrative by alerting the audience to the beginning of a new sequence‚ but does not itself carry narrative information. Effect: When the director wants the responder (us) to understand the emotion being experienced by the character
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Film Techniques Camera Composition Camera Shots Establishing shot or Extreme long shot This shot is taken from an extreme distance and usually shows landscapes‚ cityscapes‚ etc. Often used at the start of a movie. Showing the vast surrounding. Long shot This shot establishes the exact location of the scene by showing subjects in their surroundings. Full Shot Shows a character from head to toe. Point of full shot is to show/ bring attention to the body‚ body language‚ posture and costuming. Medium
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from the 1990’s is Forrest Gump. Forrest Gump teaches you many lessons that deeply influence your life and help inspire you to be a better person. Forrest Gump is about a young child who‚ despite having a lower IQ and having several other disadvantages as a kid‚ still works hard to do his best. The story starts in a town called Greenbow Alabama where Forrest’s home is. Forrest is raised by his single mother who lives in a large house which she inherited from her ancestry. Mrs. Gump is an exceptional
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Film techniques Camera angles: Bird’s eye view- An aerial shot of a view‚ sensation of flying or floating Eye level- Camera is positioned at the character’s eye level. Often used to display facial expressions and focus on dialogue. Low angle- The camera is positioned below the feet. Can indicate power and authority and make them look tall and overbearing High angle- The camera is high in the air. Make the audience feel that they are more important then the object provides the feeling of inferiority
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The director uses film techiques to tell the story ad create a respose in the audiece. These techiques are. Shots wide shot- a wide shot is a shot that shows the setting as well as the character. This kind of shot is used so the audience can understand the characters physical experience with the setting. normal shot- a normal shot usually shows the characters waist and up. This is a standard shot that helps to focus attention on the action. close up- a close up shot is a shot in which the camera
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Tom Hanks who is famous for his role in “Forrest Gump” goes back to his roots at the Cuyahoga Community College. His visit to the Tri-C Metro was quite educational for students who are looking to get a career in acting and theater. The veteran actor sat in front of 750 high school and college students at the Cuyahoga Community College’s Metropolitan Campus. Tom Hanks was not there to do a show but to make a show out of his life‚ so to speak. After being introduced by his good friend‚ Ivan Schwarz
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