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Who directed Die Hard?
Who directed Die Hard?
John McTiernan
What year was Die Hard released?
What year was Die Hard released?
1988
Who directed Battle of Algiers?
Who directed Battle of Algiers?
Gillo Pontecorvo
What year was Battle of Algiers released?
What year was Battle of Algiers released?
Who directed Sunrise: A Song of Two Humans?
Who directed Sunrise: A Song of Two Humans?
What year was Sunrise: A Song of Two Humans released?
What year was Sunrise: A Song of Two Humans released?
Who directed Casablanca?
Who directed Casablanca?
What year was Casablanca released?
What year was Casablanca released?
Who directed Singin' in the Rain?
Who directed Singin' in the Rain?
What year was Singin' in the Rain released?
What year was Singin' in the Rain released?
Who directed Psycho?
Who directed Psycho?
What year was Psycho released?
What year was Psycho released?
What is content in the context of film?
What is content in the context of film?
What does style refer to in film?
What does style refer to in film?
What is the definition of form in film?
What is the definition of form in film?
What is function within a film's form?
What is function within a film's form?
What is a motif in film?
What is a motif in film?
What is exposition in a film?
What is exposition in a film?
What is theme in the context of film?
What is theme in the context of film?
What is motivation in a film?
What is motivation in a film?
What does character motivation refer to?
What does character motivation refer to?
What is the meaning of motivation of an element?
What is the meaning of motivation of an element?
What defines a character in film?
What defines a character in film?
What is surprise in films?
What is surprise in films?
What is suspense in film?
What is suspense in film?
What defines a film genre?
What defines a film genre?
Who is the protagonist in a film?
Who is the protagonist in a film?
What does Classical Hollywood refer to?
What does Classical Hollywood refer to?
Flashcards
Film Genre
Film Genre
Categories of films based on similar narratives or emotional effects.
Protagonist
Protagonist
The main character in a film, not always good.
Content
Content
The subject matter of a film.
Style
Style
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Form
Form
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Function
Function
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Motif
Motif
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Exposition
Exposition
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Theme
Theme
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Motivation
Motivation
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Character
Character
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Character Motivation
Character Motivation
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Motivation of an Element
Motivation of an Element
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Surprise
Surprise
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Suspense
Suspense
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Classical Hollywood
Classical Hollywood
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Die Hard
Die Hard
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John McTiernan
John McTiernan
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F.W. Murnau
F.W. Murnau
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Casablanca
Casablanca
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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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