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WEEK 2 - Theory
Film Theories
It sheds light on what is the essential nature of cinema Most theories of film are concerned with the wider context of the medium its social, political and philosophical implications. Theorists explores the essential nature of cinema What differentiates it from other art forms? What are its basic properties
Film Theories
Theories of Realism (realists) Formalist Film Theories (formalists) The Auteur Theory Eclectic and Synthetic Theories Structuralism and Semiology Historiography
Theories of Realism
Most theorists of realism emphasize the documentary aspects of film art Subject matters is paramount in the cinema of realism- actual events, situations & happennings. Movies are evaluated primarily in terms of how accurately, they reflect external reality
Theories of Realism
Movie is shot at actual locations and there are many exterior shots with no additional lights used (natural light). The structure of the movie is episodic- a series of vignettes. (a short pieces of writing, music, acting which clearly expresses the typical characteristics of something or someone).
Apus trilogy
Apus trilogy
Neo-realism
Themes of poverty and other social conditions of people on the streets. The usage of non-actors in their own settings. Economised the uses of raw stock film and the camera style. Capturing the human emotions of the poverty stricken/unemployed characters.
Characteristic-Neo-realism
Avoidance of neatly plotted stories in favour of loose, episodic structures that evolve organically from the situations of the characters. A documentary visual style. The use of actual locations, usually exteriors rather than studio sets.
Characteristic-Neo-realism
The use of non professional actors, sometimes even for principal roles. Avoidance of literary dialogue in favour of conversational speech, including dialects. Avoidance of artifice in the editing, camera work and lighting in favor of a simple style less style.
Gestalt psychology
Wizard of Oz (1939)
Psycho (1960)
Psycho (1960)
Ju Dou (1990)
Hero (2002)
Dialetical conflict
Japanese film
Traditional Japanese Feudal Hierarchy Nature Duty Self-sacrifice Consensus Conservative Obedience Modern Western Democratic Equality Technology Inclination Self-expression Diversity Liberal Independence
Dialetical conflict
Western Movies
West Wilderness Individualism Self Interest Freedom Private honour Nature East Civilization Community Social welfare Restriction Institutional Justice Culture
Histography
Deals with theory of history- assumption, principles and methodologies of historical study. There are many film histories and each is defined by the historians particular interest, biases, and prejudices.
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