Film (image) analysis
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BIS161ASP19_W2.pptxOther terms, tools, literary devices
theme – a shared, public idea, such as a metaphor, an adage, a myth, a familiar conflict, or personality type
symbol – a specific image, idea, sound, word, or act that represents something else and helps to understand an idea or narrative element
motif – a recurring visual, sound, or narrative element that imparts meaning or significance
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tone – general attitude or treatment towards the subject of the narrative, the audience, and self. Think: the way feelings are expressed.
accusatory
bitter
critical
earnest
intimate
matter-of-fact
optimistic
reverent
reflective
sarcastic
sincere
solemn
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mood – general emotion conveyed or evoked by narrative elements
happy
sad
angry
anxious
tense
excited
relieved
gratified
joyful
regretful
indignant
nostalgic
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Ideology
Benshoff & Griffen
a system of beliefs that groups of people share and believe are inherently true and acceptable
dominant ideologies are naturalized and made to appear as common sense
individuals internalize the assumptions of dominant ideologies
Ideology in film
Meaning expressed by a film that reflects beliefs on the part of filmmakers, characters, or the time and place of a film’s setting.
Ideological meaning in film is the product of social, political, economic, religious, philosophical, psychological, and sexual forces that shape the filmmakers’ perspectives.
W2 feature…
Casablanca
Michael Curtiz, 1942, 102 min
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