Casablanca & Night of the living dead

Cards (41)

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