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Casablanca & Night of the living dead
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What is the setting of the scene described in the study material?
Rick's American cafe
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What does the uniform represent in the scene?
Authority
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How does the camera movement contribute to the scene?
It follows
characters
to enhance engagement
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What type of shot is used when Viktor is taken away?
Close up
/
medium shot
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What musical instruments are used as time passes in the scene?
Brass
instruments
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What lighting technique is mentioned in the scene?
Dim lighting
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What editing technique is used for dialogue in the scene?
Cross cutting
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What is the significance of the plane in the final scene?
It symbolizes
escape
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How does the mist function in the final scene?
It creates
pathetic fallacy
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What does Rick do after shooting the man in the final scene?
He smirks
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How does the camera movement change when Rick picks up the phone?
It zooms to a
medium shot
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What effect does the static camera have in Romero's films?
It
builds
tension
and
delays fulfillment
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What does the rusted sign foreshadow in Romero's film?
Catastrophe
to
come
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What song is sung in the important scene of Casablanca?
The Marseillaise
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How does Curtiz use diegetic sound in the Marseillaise scene?
To represent
propaganda
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What does the woman crying during the Marseillaise signify?
Emotional
tone of the film
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How does Romero create tension during the argument scene?
By using
quick camera cuts
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What does Ben's punch to Mr. Cooper represent in the context of the 1950s?
Authority
and
controversy
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How does Mr. Cooper's attire affect audience perception?
It suggests
authority
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What is the significance of Ben's less formal outfit?
It contrasts with
Mr. Cooper's
authority
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What year was Casablanca screened?
1942
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Who directed Casablanca?
Michael Curtiz
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What notable actors starred in Casablanca?
Humphrey Bogart
and Ingrid Bergman
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What year was Night of the Living Dead released?
1968
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How do the two films reflect the times they were made?
They depict fights between
oppressed
and
oppressor
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What significant event was occurring during the release of Casablanca?
World War II
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What does the singing of the Marseillaise symbolize in Casablanca?
Unity against
oppression
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How does Curtiz visually contrast the Germans and the French guests in Casablanca?
Germans are shown in
mid shot
, French in
close up
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What do the costumes in Casablanca imply about the characters?
Soldiers are powerless against united
citizens
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What does the lyrical battle in Casablanca indicate about collective action?
Even an
army
can be defeated together
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Who is the black hero in Night of the Living Dead?
Ben
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What does Ben's action of punching Harry signify in Night of the Living Dead?
Defiance against
social hierarchy
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How do the camera angles in Night of the Living Dead contribute to the film's message?
They underline
aggression
and
societal imbalance
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What social movement was gaining momentum during the release of Night of the Living Dead?
The
civil rights movement
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How do both films comment on human rights issues?
They reflect struggles against
oppression
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What historical context influenced the themes of both films?
World War II
and
civil rights movement
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What filming style is used in Night of the Living Dead?
Black and white
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What type of film is Night of the Living Dead?
Low-budget
independent film
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How does the portrayal of Harry in Night of the Living Dead reflect social dynamics?
He suggests social superiority over
Ben
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What does the character Ben's dominance over Harry signify in the context of the film's release?
It resonates with
civil rights
themes
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