Yr 1

• What is the focus when comparing cultural and thematic elements in global films?

  How culture shapes the story's themes
• What does Nollywood produce, and what does it reflect?

  Nollywood produces films that reflect Nigerian culture
• How do Hollywood films typically differ from Bollywood films?

  Hollywood films have big budgets and special effects
• What is a characteristic feature of Bollywood films?

  Musical numbers and family dramas
• What are the unique storytelling traditions of different global film regions?

  • Hollywood: Big budgets, special effects
  • Bollywood: Musical numbers, family dramas
  • Nollywood: Local productions reflecting culture
• What is a linear structure in film?

  Presents the plot chronologically
• Which type of films often use non-linear structure?

  Some Bollywood films
• What characterizes a non-linear structure in film?

  It jumbles time sequences
• What is the primary focus of global film studies?

  Identifying films from different global regions
• What narrative element is commonly incorporated into Bollywood films?

  Vibrant musical numbers
• How does understanding narrative structure benefit viewers?

  Reveals how filmmakers shape audience understanding
• Where is episodic structure commonly found?

  In TV series
• What storytelling technique does Dil Chahta Hai use to depict character relationships?

  Non-linear storytelling
• How do Bollywood films differ from Hollywood films in terms of themes?

  Bollywood explores family and relationships
• What is an episodic structure in film?

  Divides the story into independent episodes
• Which type of films commonly use linear structure?

  Many Hollywood films
• What is the difference between linear and non-linear narrative structures?

  Linear follows chronological order, non-linear jumbles time
• What does comparing cultural and thematic elements reveal about film storytelling traditions?

  • Different societies influence storytelling
  • Cultural values shape themes and narratives
  • Highlights diversity in film traditions
• What does the term "genre" refer to in film?

  Categories that group films by characteristics
• What do "aesthetic approaches" refer to in film?

  Artistic style and visual elements
• How does episodic structure differ from linear and non-linear structures?

  Episodic divides into independent episodes, others do not
• What is a key feature of Bollywood production methods?

  Extensive crew with traditional techniques
• What does narrative structure in film refer to?

  How the story is organized
• How do historical and societal contexts influence films?

  They shape how films are made and the stories told
• If you were to use these images as inspiration for a creative project, what kind of story or theme might you explore?

  • Themes of isolation, introspection, or the human condition
  • Exploration of dreams, the subconscious, or altered states of consciousness
  • Narratives involving mystery, suspense, or the supernatural
• Why is studying genre and aesthetic approaches important in cinema?

  It shows diversity in global cinema's storytelling
• Why are cinematic techniques important for filmmakers?

  They control audience experience of a film
• What themes are often found in Hollywood films?

  Individualism and heroism
• Which film explores relationships within traditional Indian families?

  Dil Chahta Hai
• Which film exemplifies Hollywood's reflection of individualism and ambition?

  Avengers
• What does Bollywood often depict in its films?

  Traditional Indian families and social structures
• What characterizes Hollywood production methods?

  Large-scale productions with advanced technology
• How do the images convey a sense of emotion or mood?

  • Use of dramatic lighting and shadows to create tension or mystery
  • Vibrant colors and surreal elements to evoke a dreamlike or emotional state
  • Poses and expressions of the subjects to suggest feelings like isolation, contemplation, or intensity
• How do historical and societal contexts shape narrative choices in cinema?

  They influence storytelling styles and themes
• What are the different production methods used in global films?

  • Hollywood: Large-scale, advanced technology
  • Bollywood: Extensive crew, traditional techniques
  • Nollywood: Low-budget, fast turnaround
• How does the narrative structure of Hollywood films typically present stories?

  Fast-paced linear narrative structure
• How do the different images in the collage relate to or contrast with each other?

  • Similarities in visual style and mood across many of the images
  • Contrasts in subject matter, from solitary figures to group scenes
  • Progression from more abstract, surreal images to more realistic scenes
• What does Nollywood typically portray in its films?

  Community and tradition through local productions
• How does Nollywood differ in its production methods?

  It focuses on low-budget, fast turnaround
• Why is critical thinking important in understanding storytelling styles?

  It helps us see historical and societal influences