Film

Scene Analysis Essay

(at least 3 full pages double-spaced)

In this essay assignment, you will choose a key scene in one of the films we have watched so far in order to produce a scene analysis of this moment in the film. It is up to you which film and which scene to write about in your paper – recall the textbook’s definition of a film “scene” as

“one or more shots that depict a continuous space and time.”

At the beginning of your essay, it would be effective to first briefly introduce the scene that you will examine and to explain why you think it is significant to the film as a whole. Then, provide a detailed analysis of the cinematic techniques used in this scene: in your essay, you are required to accurately identify and apply at least four terms for film techniques from our textbook – each should be set in boldface type within your essay and discussed in respect to this particular scene. The scene’s stylistic techniques should then be related to the film’s narrative and its main themes.

Your essay should not just summarize your chosen scene or restate the film’s events. Instead, the crucial part of your essay is to put forward an argument on how the stylistic features of this scene contribute to the film’s themes, tone, and effect on viewers. No research should be conducted for your essay – your ideas must be supported by evidence from this specific scene in the film.

Closely rewatching this scene, and any other relevant moments in the film, will figure into your interpretive process. Additionally, reviewing our readings (the textbook) would be helpful as you start planning your essay.

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-As per MLA style, use Times New Roman 12-point font with 1-inch margins on all sides.

-No works cited list is required, and no outside research should be conducted for this essay.

-Review our readings – but no need to quote from them, as the focus should be on your analysis.

-Please be sure to give your essay a title that reflects your take on your chosen scene and film.

-The page length for this essay is three full pages double-spaced, up to four pages maximum.

-The Scene:

https://youtu.be/NrmUpso_xT8

(This video is helpful: https://youtu.be/kno4wMnuq6o )

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