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ISP W7: Under the Skin Gender 10 Marker

Mock question: For 10 marks – Explore how gender is represented in one chosen sequence in Under the Skin. Gender is presented in Under the Skin as a feminist critique of beauty and sexuality. For example, in the opening montage sequence of Under the Skin the spectator is presented with a subjective view of women, showingContinue reading “ISP W7: Under the Skin Gender 10 Marker”

ISP W7: House of Flying Daggers Essay

With reference to your notes on the opening of House of Flying Daggers, compose a 1500 word essay on the opening sequence House of flying dagger is set during the Tang Dynasty in imperialist China. The group ‘The House of Flying Daggers’ are rebels fighting against the corrupt military and government. This film is of the WuxiaContinue reading “ISP W7: House of Flying Daggers Essay”

House of Flying Daggers: Opening Sequence Notes

House of Flying Daggers: Opening sequences x 2 (Opening and Echo game scene) Class notes: Genre: Romance Action Spy Martial arts Dancing Presented as realist when its actually surrealist Fantasy- Chinese culture of mythology Themes: Power Sex- sexualising women Gender Conflict Authority Sisterhood Gender: Mei has to perform for Jin and Leo to prove herself BinaryContinue reading “House of Flying Daggers: Opening Sequence Notes”

ISP Week 6: Pan’s Labyrinth Mise en scene

‘How is mise-en-scene used to create meaning in the Pale Man sequence of Pan’s Labyrinth?’ (10 marks) Mise en scene is used to create meaning in the Pale Man sequence of Pan’s Labyrinth, for example through the use of the low-level tracking shot of the pile of grey children’s shoes. This creates meaning as it acts asContinue reading “ISP Week 6: Pan’s Labyrinth Mise en scene”

China’s Tang Dynasty

CHINA’S TANG DYNASTY: FACT FILE The Tang Dynasty was between 618 and 906 A.D The Tang Dynasty is considered a golden age of Chinese arts and culture. Tang China attracted an international reputation that spilled out of its cities and, through the practice of Buddhism, spread its culture across much of Asia. People involved: Emperor Gaozu of Han– he helpedContinue reading “China’s Tang Dynasty”

House of Flying Daggers Contexts

House of Flying Daggers (Zhang Yimou, 2004): Highly stylised- costume, set and colour Lack of Hollywood/American distribution Elaborate fight/martial arts set pieces Binary oppositions of government vs rebels Strong female representation, revenge and romance Narrative shows a dynamic central protagonist Gender representation CHINA: Worlds most populated country with a population of 1.4 billion people Influenced by Confucianism (religion) Emphasis on family values Continue reading “House of Flying Daggers Contexts”

ISP Week 5: Beasts of the Southern Wild Powerpoint

Film form and contexts on Beasts of the Souther Wild:

ISP Week 5: La La Land powerpoint

Film form and contexts from La La Land:

Class exam questions- La La Land/ BOTSW

How useful is an ideological critical approach in examining the impact of (La La Land/ Beasts of the Southern Wild) on the spectator? (40 marks)

ISP Week 4- BOTSW Passive/Active Exam Question

Explore how far spectators respond both actively and passively to film. Illustrate your answer by close reference to your chosen film. (20 marks) In the film Beasts of the Southern Wild, a spectator may respond both actively or passively to the film, interpreting different ideological viewpoints and aligning with the characters. Firstly, in terms ofContinue reading “ISP Week 4- BOTSW Passive/Active Exam Question”