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Who directed Die Hard?
John McTiernan
What year was Die Hard released?
1988
Who directed Battle of Algiers?
Gillo Pontecorvo
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Who directed Sunrise: A Song of Two Humans?
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Who directed Casablanca?
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Who directed Singin' in the Rain?
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Who directed Psycho?
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What is content in the context of film?
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What does style refer to in film?
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Study Notes
Key Films and Directors
- "Die Hard" directed by John McTiernan, released in 1988.
- "Battle of Algiers" directed by Gillo Pontecorvo, released in 1966.
- "Sunrise: A Song of Two Humans" directed by F.W. Murnau, released in 1927.
- "Casablanca" directed by Michael Curtiz, released in 1942.
- "Singin' in the Rain" directed by Stanley Donen and Gene Kelly, released in 1952.
- "Psycho" directed by Alfred Hitchcock, released in 1960.
Key Concepts in Film Studies
- Content: Refers to the subject matter of an artwork.
- Style: Characteristic use of formal elements in filmmaking.
- Form: The visual and aural construction of a film, including narrative, mise-en-scène, camera work, sound, and editing.
- Function: The role of an element within a film, such as advancing the plot or establishing a character trait.
- Motif: Repeated elements (images, dialogue, music) that contribute to a film’s meaning.
Narrative Structure
- Exposition: Presentation of narrative information that provides context for the story, including character development and setting.
- Theme: Shared public ideas within a film, such as metaphors or familiar conflicts.
- Motivation: Justifications for elements in a film, based on viewer knowledge or genre conventions.
Character Development
- Character: Beings that play roles within the narrative, categorized as flat, round, major, minor, or antagonistic.
- Character Motivation: Reasons for a character's actions, overlapping with everyday usage.
- Motivation of an Element: Specialized usage addressing environmental or contextual justifications for specific cinematic elements.
Audience Engagement
- Surprise: A sudden shock experienced by both the audience and characters simultaneously.
- Suspense: Anxiety created by partial uncertainty known to the audience but not to characters.
Film Genre and Protagonists
- Film Genre: Categories based on narrative patterns or emotional effects.
- Protagonist: The main character of a film, not necessarily idealized or morally good.
Classical Hollywood Overview
- Refers to the studio era from the advent of sound through World War II, characterized by an "invisible style" that immerses viewers in the film's world.
- Specific historical period primarily focused on the 1930s and 1940s, emphasizing aesthetics and storytelling.
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