FILM MARKERS THEORIES: Michael Moore https://www.britannica.com/biography/Michael-Moore Often controversial—that addressed major political and social issues in the United States. Mixing humor and poignancy with indignation Established Dog Eat Dog Films He also created an organization to finance social-action groups and other filmmakers. Very visible presence in his documentaries- participatory and performative role Highly committed- overly polemical in taking up a clear pointContinue reading “Film Makers Theories: Michael Moore”
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‘Amy’ Documentary Notes
Why did Kapadia make a documentary on Amy Winehouse? ‘I wanted to know how that happened in front of our eyes.’ ‘I almost knew it was going to happen. You could see she was going down a certain path.’ ‘It tackles lots of things about family and media, fame, addiction, but most importantly it captures the very heartsContinue reading “‘Amy’ Documentary Notes”
ISP W10: Moon Exam Question
Mock question: For 10 marks – Explore how circular imagery is used as a narrative device in Moon Circular imagery is used as a narrative device in the film Moon, for example in the opening sequence where we see a graphical match cut between a sand dune into a green desert using circular imagery. The image explores theContinue reading “ISP W10: Moon Exam Question”
ISP W10: Amy vs Maradona
‘Amy’ (2015) VS ‘Diego Maradona’ (2019) directed by Asif Kapadia What are the similarities to Amy? Use of archive footage News interviews Home footage Media footage Fame turned to drugs Success and fame Press and media- portrayal public image No sit down interviews Linear- follows a timeline from childhood through their lives and careers Focuses on how theContinue reading “ISP W10: Amy vs Maradona”
ISP W9: House of Flying Daggers Questions
Component 2: Global Filmmaking Perspectives. Section A Global Film. Group 2: Outside Europe. House of Flying Daggers (Zhang, China, 2004): Contexts, Style, Audience. Write at least 200 word answers to each of the following questions, supported with direct reference to the film: How might you describe Zhang Yimou’s visual style or aesthetic? Zhang Yimou’s visual style and aesthetic is shownContinue reading “ISP W9: House of Flying Daggers Questions”
ISP W9: House of Flying Daggers review articles
House of Flying Daggers- Review article notes https://newrepublic.com/article/70443/redemption-film ‘House of Flying Daggers is also about imperial rule and rebellion, by its conclusion politics have faded far into the background.’ ‘the protagonists have left behind their loyalties to either side, instead fighting and dying for more intimate concerns: for love, for jealousy, for redemption or release.’ ‘AsContinue reading “ISP W9: House of Flying Daggers review articles”
House of Flying Daggers: Ending sequence notes
House of Flying Daggers: Ending sequence analysis notes CINEMATOGRAPHY: Zoom from dynamic close up into extreme close up- focuses in on their eyes and facial expressions Frequent use of mid shots and close ups- intimacy linking to romance genre Tracking shot follows the dagger’s POV (similar to other sequences)- dynamic and indicates fantasy elements Tracking shotContinue reading “House of Flying Daggers: Ending sequence notes”
House of Flying Daggers: Bamboo sequence notes
House of Flying Daggers: Bamboo sequence analysis notes CINEMTOGRAPHY: Changing camera angles- mainly low angles POV shots of Mei looking up into the trees Close ups of bamboo splitting Tracking shot of Mei and Jin running through forest- aligned with the change in protagonists- Jin shows character arch as audience aligns with his POV POV trackingContinue reading “House of Flying Daggers: Bamboo sequence notes”
ISP W8: House of Flying Daggers Mise en Scene
Mock question: For 10 marks – Explore how one example of mise-en-scene is used the opening sequence of HOFD. Mise end scene is used in the opening sequence of House of Flying Daggers to create meaning, for example the repetition of the butterfly motif in the Peony Pavilion. The butterfly acts as a visual metaphorContinue reading “ISP W8: House of Flying Daggers Mise en Scene”
Emma Coe Film Studies 