Compare any one documentary film with any one cinema dramatization of real events. Compare and contrast the cinematic techniques each film uses to persuade the audience that they are witnessing real story The films I have chosen are based on the favelas (slums) of Rio de Janeiro. The first being the cinematic film “City of God‚” 2002‚ directed by Fernando Mierelles and Katia Lund1 and “Dancing with the Devil‚” 2009‚ a film documentary by Jon Blair2. The two films are intended to be an insight into
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In the film The Shawshank Redemption‚ the director‚ Frank Darabont uses many techniques to create meaning and emphasis regarding Andy and Red’s journey from institutionalisation to freedom. He uses a range of camera techniques‚ sound‚ theme and symbolism to convey his points to the audience. The audience sees the use of camera techniques to show that Andy is redeemed when he escapes from prison‚ sound to show the harshness of reality‚ theme to show that religion is to be interpreted‚ and symbolism
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Jessie Nelson use a range of film techniques to portray the conflicting ideas of competence in parenthood in relation with disabled parents in the movie ‘I am Sam’? Jessie Nelson’s ‘I am Sam’ directed in 2001 tells a story of a mentally-challenged man‚ Sam Dawson‚ and his relentless fight with the legal system for custody of his daughter‚ Lucy Diamond Dawson. Nelson forces the audience to question Sam’s capabilities and limits of being a ‘good parent’ through symbolism‚ characterization‚ use of camera
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have for himself; Daisy’s love. Unfortunately‚ the woman he loves was harder to get than he expected. Luhrmann’s remake of the classic ’The Great Gatsby’ has been both strongly criticised and praised for his unique style‚ typical of the Australian director. The setting appears eccentric‚ garnished with colorful costumes distinctive of the 1920s and a hip-hop/r&b/electro-jazz soundtrack‚ which gives a little extra to the atmosphere of the movie‚ but
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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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In this extract all of the boys take part in the murder of Simon. Simon is described as ‘the beast’ during his killing. Lord of the Flies is an allegorical novel‚ the death of Simon also symbolises the death of spirituality. After his brutal death Golding describes ‘his check silvered and the turn of his shoulder became sculptured marble’ this almost romantic description is an emblem of Simon’s purity. The setting is a frightening one. It is night time‚ but not completely dark as there are ‘flashes
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a group of people so close to realize what is important in life. Courageous has extraordinary emotional appeal and conveys a message every audience wants; once finished‚ this movie will keep people talking for days. Courageous brings a diverse set of emotions onto the audience. It gives the emotional appeal that every person wants‚ when watching a movie‚ which is an important criteria. Courageous has you laughing‚ crying‚ mad‚ and on the edge of your seats throughout the whole movie‚ which
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Becket includes elements of both tragedy and comedy in this section. Despite the clear presence of comedy within this passage‚ the extreme morbidness overshadows most elements of comedy. Becket includes comedy to give the audience an intermission from the intense‚ harrowing‚ continuous presence of tragedy in this section. The passage begins with Vladimir asking the simple question: ‘what do we do now?’‚ Estragon retorts: “What about hanging ourselves?”‚ immediately Becket forces us to confront
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How does the director Gus Van Sant use camera‚ sound and lighting to explore the importance of acceptance and forgiveness in the movie “Good Will Hunting” The movie Good Will Hunting was directed by Gus Van Sant‚ written by Matt Damon and Ben Affleck and was produce in 1997 by Lawrence Bender. The director‚ Gus Van Sant uses many different camera shots and angles‚ along with music for the background sound and different types of lighting to explore the importance of acceptance and forgiveness in Good
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Build Your Future Today Introduction If I were to ask you‚ “What is the next major decision you need to make in your life‚ what would it be?” Perhaps you’ll be looking at your next investment proposal. Or perhaps you are thinking about how to celebrate your next wedding anniversary with your spouse. Or perhaps‚ you’re trying to decide whether or not you will join our Toastmasters club today. Madam Toastmasters‚ my fellow Toastmasters‚ dignitaries‚ and our most honored guests‚ to help you decide
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