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Who captured the first ever moving image of a galloping horse in the 1870s?
Who captured the first ever moving image of a galloping horse in the 1870s?
Which film marked the incorporation of synchronized music, singing, and dialogue, leading to the era of 'talkies'?
Which film marked the incorporation of synchronized music, singing, and dialogue, leading to the era of 'talkies'?
Who introduced groundbreaking montage theory in Soviet Russia during the 1920s?
Who introduced groundbreaking montage theory in Soviet Russia during the 1920s?
Which era brought innovations like film noir and the pioneering work of Alfred Hitchcock?
Which era brought innovations like film noir and the pioneering work of Alfred Hitchcock?
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Which filmmaking movement challenged traditional rules with directors like Truffaut and Godard?
Which filmmaking movement challenged traditional rules with directors like Truffaut and Godard?
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The decline of the American studio system led to the emergence of which filmmaking movement in the 1960s?
The decline of the American studio system led to the emergence of which filmmaking movement in the 1960s?
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'The Jazz Singer' released in 1927 is associated with which major technological advancement in films?
'The Jazz Singer' released in 1927 is associated with which major technological advancement in films?
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Which director emphasized the role of the director as the true creator of a film during the French New Wave?
Which director emphasized the role of the director as the true creator of a film during the French New Wave?
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Study Notes
- Film development started in the 1870s with the birth of the Moving Image by Eadweard Muybridge capturing a galloping horse, considered the first ever moving image.
- Early filmmakers like Thomas Edison and Lumiere brothers in the late 19th to early 20th century laid the foundation for narrative storytelling in films.
- In the 1920s, a trend of static wide shots dominated film form, ideal for comedy, while Soviet Russia introduced groundbreaking montage theory by filmmakers like Eisenstein and Kuleshov.
- The 1927 film 'The Jazz Singer' marked the incorporation of synchronized music, singing, and dialogue, leading to the era of 'talkies' and the Golden Age of Hollywood.
- The Golden Age of Hollywood brought movie stars like Greta Garbo, Marlon Brando, Audrey Hepburn, along with innovations like film noir, color film, and the pioneering work of Alfred Hitchcock.
- The French New Wave movement in the late 1950s challenged traditional filmmaking rules with directors like Truffaut and Godard emphasizing the role of the director as the true creator of a film.
- The decline of the American studio system in the 1960s led to the emergence of the New Hollywood movement with directors like Scorsese, Spielberg, Coppola, bringing fresh perspectives and producing iconic films.
- In the 1980s and 1990s, there was a surge in science fiction films, advancements in CGI technology, and the rise of indie filmmakers like Tarantino and Anderson with character-driven narratives.
- The 2000s saw the dominance of superhero movies, CGI spectacles, and the emergence of Mexican filmmakers like Inarritu and Cuaron known for their long-take filmmaking style.
- Recent milestones include Bong Joon-ho's 'Parasite' winning Best Picture at the Oscars in 2020, signaling a shift towards more diverse and international cinema.
- The future of film may involve streaming services and online platforms, raising concerns about exclusivity and potential monopolies reminiscent of past Hollywood practices.
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Explore the fascinating journey of cinema from the birth of moving images in the 1870s to the modern-day streaming era. Learn about key milestones, influential filmmakers, and groundbreaking innovations that have shaped the world of film as we know it today.
