Experimental Film Analysis Quiz

<p>A silhouette effect symbolizing power (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>It directs attention towards the central figure or architecture. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Juxtaposition of images and sounds to create meaning (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The emphasis on contrast between light and shadow (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The details of the architecture (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Film Stars, Settings, Objects (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>It conceals labor, stories, and cultural significance. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Danger and violence (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Shower (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>It emphasizes his isolation and discomfort. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>A hidden emotional fixation (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Medium close-ups (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>It reveals the characters’ emotional depth. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Films operate within established conventions and adapt to cultural contexts. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>To examine Kane's relationships with various father figures. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Kane's mother transfers custody to Walter Thatcher. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Authority and capitalist values. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>It demonstrates his challenge to authority in search of autonomy. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>His inability to maintain lasting relationships. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>It is challenged through the narrative structure. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The decline of Kane's wealth and power. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The male gaze (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Cléo's internal experience (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>By reclaiming agency over her life (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Dorothée (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The representation of women as objects of male desire (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Her growing awareness of her identity (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Cléo empowers its female protagonist while Kane highlights patriarchal control (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Experimental film (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>His moral ambiguity (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>By killing its apparent protagonist early (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The breakdown of human psyche (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The troubled villain (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Moral ambiguity and cultural critique (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Exploration of internal psychological horrors (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>To draw audiences through familiar tropes (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Incorporation of psychological realism (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Humans enjoy dangerous excitement, leading to destructive behavior. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Life out of balance; human disconnection. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>By illustrating how humans operate in mechanized, repetitive ways. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The moon represents the conquest of both space and earthly architecture. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Both follow structured and repetitive patterns. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The juxtaposition of technological advancement and poverty. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>AI will increasingly control human experiences. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Associational forms emphasizing structure and movement. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Recurring symbolic images in films within a genre, carrying consistent meaning across different films.

Film genre iconography can be categorized into film stars, settings, and objects each embodying meaning and symbolism.

A commodity masks its history, labor, meaning, and cultural significance through its presentation.

The commodity conceals the labor, stories, cultural significance, and emotional connections behind its production or use.

Canned pineapples represent a character's emotional state, hiding the depth behind a common product.

Fast food hides the personal stories and feelings of characters within the film.

Detailed examination of a scene, including location, cinematography techniques, editing style, and sound, to understand its meaning.

The interview in The 400 Blows is set in a clinical, isolated room, highlighting the protagonist's isolation.

A type of film form that focuses on visual and auditory elements like shape, color, rhythm, and texture to evoke aesthetic or emotional responses, often arranged in patterns.

A film form that relies on juxtaposing images and sounds to suggest symbolic or thematic connections, creating meaning through associations instead of a narrative.

"Life out of balance".

Hopi.

A cinematic technique where a shot of one character is followed by a shot of another, to maintain conversation.

A direct transition between two shots, maintaining a smooth flow and visual connection.

Compositional technique using mirrored imagery, often used to balance the shot.

High contrast (light and shadow) in a film shot to create dramatic and suspenseful effect.

A character with both positive and negative traits, reflecting real-life complexities. Their actions often raise moral questions.

When a character who appears heroic actually exhibits behaviors that challenge traditional heroic expectations, like violence or obsession.

Analyzing how a film uses or challenges the conventions of its genre, reflecting cultural trends and anxieties.

Creating a feeling of tension and fear through visual elements like lighting, music, and setting.

Breaking expectations by defying typical plot structures or character roles in a genre.

Focus on the internal psychological experiences of characters, delving into their motivations and fears.

Shared elements that define a genre, such as familiar tropes or stylistic techniques.

How films within a genre evolve or challenge its conventions, reflecting cultural changes or experimentation.

A psychoanalytic theory explaining a child's unconscious desire for their parent of the opposite sex and rivalry with the same-sex parent, leading to feelings of guilt and conflict.

A figure who takes on the role of a father, often providing guidance, support, and discipline in the absence of a biological father.

When a character actively resists or challenges figures of power or control, asserting their independence.

A cinematic perspective that objectifies women, positioning them as objects of male desire and control.

Unresolved issues and psychological conflicts that stem from childhood experiences and relationships, particularly with parents.

A scene where Cléo examines herself in the mirror while trying on hats.

A theoretical concept that describes how cinema positions the audience to view the world through the perspective of a heterosexual male, often objectifying women.

When a film subverts or disrupts the traditional male-oriented perspective, offering alternative viewpoints and representations.

Varda emphasizes Cléo's internal thoughts and feelings rather than presenting her as an object of male desire.

Using objects, actions, or characters to represent abstract ideas, emotions, or themes within a film.

Cléo is not just a passive subject controlled by men, but an individual with agency who questions societal expectations.

Cléo's relationships with other women provide alternative perspectives, challenging the male-dominated narrative.

Examining the elements of a film, including plot, characters, themes, cinematography, editing, sound, and symbolism, to understand its meaning and impact.

Citizen Kane uses psychoanalysis to show how a man is controlled by powerful father figures and his own desires.

A film that breaks from traditional conventions of narrative structure and realism, exploring new forms and techniques.

A film that uses pre-existing footage (like newsreels or home videos) to create a narrative or express ideas.

This film uses found footage from various sources to comment on how humans are drawn to dangerous activities and how films encourage this.

A film structure that relies on juxtaposing images and sounds to create thematic or symbolic meaning.

This is a visual comparison in 'Koyaanisqatsi' where humans are likened to mass-produced items, suggesting our lack of individuality.

Both symbolize humanity's drive to overcome limitations and reach new heights. The moon represents physical exploration, while buildings represent conquering gravity and shaping the land.

Both exhibit repetitive patterns: the moon's orbit around Earth, and humans' structured movements within a city's framework.

The film explores how technology, like the escalator, can control our movement and limit choices.