Film Studies:
¸ Foreign Films Project¸
Film history
· HISTORY OF FILM: Research the HISTORY OF FILM in this country. List a timeline and a summary of what the filmography of this country is. You can Wikipedia “Cinema history in ____” as a source or use their listed resources for more info. Or http://www.foreignfilms.com/
o Guiding questions for this section: How long is the history of cinema in this country? What time periods does it include? What historical background is relevant to understanding the cinema history of your assigned country? What is/ was their “golden age”?
· IMPACT OF FILM from this country to the rest of the world:
o Guiding questions: What has this country outputted? Are there movements, styles, etc. that can be attributed to your assigned country, such as French New Wave? Are there characteristics such as visual style, narrative structure, themes, mood, tone, genres, etc. that are recognizable from this country? Are there directors who have brought attention to your assigned country because of cultural/cinematic characteristics? Is your country a consistent contender in the Oscars or other recognized movie awards?
Example: Ingrid Bergman from Sweden is considered one of the best directors worldwide because…
Filmography
· List the films that are quintessential (“Must-see”) from your assigned country. List at least 4-8 films.
· Select Film #1: Film #1 must be of one particular genre, and CANNOT be repeated in your second film selection. This film MUST be a quality, well-reviewed film that reflects the typical style of your country, whether in visual style, cultural content (social/ political criticism, setting, theme, etc.) For example: India’s Oscar nominated Salaam Bombay (1988)
o Release date
o Director
o Genre
o Synopsis
o Trailer (optional)
· Select Film #2: Film #2 MUST BE of a different genre then your first selection. This film MUST be a quality, well-reviewed film that reflects the typical style of your country, whether in visual style, cultural content (social/ political criticism, setting, theme, etc.) For example: India’s Oscar nominated Salaam Bombay (1988)
o Release date
o Director
o Genre
o Synopsis
o Trailer (optional)
· Select Film #3: Film #3 must be a film where the obvious influence is Hollywood or vice versa, this film and its characteristics have influenced Hollywood. Film #3 CANNOT be the same as the first two. You must view, study and/or research the background of this film and how it has culturally and cinematically influenced or has been influenced by Hollywood.
o Release date
o Director
o Genre
o Synopsis
o Comparative analysis: Comparison graphic organizer can be in a Venn diagram, T-chart, etc. You will identify at least 3 major influences/components that can be traced to Hollywood.
Example: 3 Idiots is a movie that demonstrates the influence of MGM grand musicals in the Bollywood dancing scenes. The influences of “Singin’ in the Rain” are evident in the “Shubi-dubbi” dance sequence…
Bibliography
· Please include ALL sources you cited. You will lose credit if you do not include this section! You must have at least 3 sources.
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Organization and visual appeal
· Photos of films.
· Organization and correct order of slides
· Movie posters of the quintessential movies presented and analyzed
· 3 movie clips/trailers (2 optional, one mandatory)