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What does it mean when content is reproduced with permission of the copyright owner?
What does it mean when content is reproduced with permission of the copyright owner?
- The content can be used but only in specified ways. (correct)
- The content is in the public domain and has no restrictions.
- The content can be freely shared without restrictions.
- The content cannot be used at all.
Reproducing protected content without permission is allowed under copyright law.
Reproducing protected content without permission is allowed under copyright law.
False (B)
What is the main purpose of copyright law?
What is the main purpose of copyright law?
To protect the rights of creators and their works.
If content is reproduced without permission, it is considered a ______.
If content is reproduced without permission, it is considered a ______.
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Study Notes
David Secter's Winter Kept Us Warm
- Winter Kept Us Warm, a 1964 film, is notable for its existence as a groundbreaking, first-time film by a 22-year-old filmmaker, David Secter.
- The film features two young men in a romantic relationship, an unusual subject matter for the time.
- Secter described the relationship as innocent, though the actors may not have been entirely aware it was a gay movie, due to the lack of a concept of a "gay movie" at that time in North America.
- The film is notable for its inspiration on future director David Cronenberg, who was impressed by the film's boldness and originality.
- Winter Kept Us Warm was well received at the Cannes Film Festival, one of the first English-language Canadian films to be invited.
- The film toured North American cinemas and received renewed interest in its 40th anniversary year.
- A documentary, The Best of Secter & The Rest of Secter, showcases Secter's life and artistic evolution, including his HIV status.
- The movie is available on DVD, with plans for a collector's edition version also being finalized for wider release.
The Making of Winter Kept Us Warm
- Winter Kept Us Warm's creation reflected the prevailing ignorance about gay topics, contributing to its unique representation of a gay love story.
- Secter noted that the lack of experience in Canadian cinema also played a part in the film's unique approach.
- The film faced some resistance, particularly from university authorities, who were surprised by its subject matter.
- A sequel to the film, named Memory and Desire, has been made. This sequel features a parallel storyline, focusing on the characters' lives several decades later.
Cultural Context
- Secter reflects on the social and cultural changes regarding homosexuality following the film's release.
- Canada's approach to homosexuality differs from that of other countries, reflecting a progressive attitude.
- Secter was encouraged by the growing acceptance of queer themes in filmmaking at the time.
- The film stands as a significant portrayal of sexuality in the context of the gay rights movement in Canada.
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