5.2 Films

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    • Which French film uses social commentary to critique societal issues with a satirical approach?
      La Haine
    • Which French film deals with existential questions about existence and morality?
      Hiroshima Mon Amour
    • Which genre in French cinema focuses on character development and social or political themes?
      Drama
    • What is a French historical film that recreates events from the past?
      Vive la sociale!
    • French cinema often uses innovative cinematography, lighting, and mise-en-scène to create visual flair.
    • Which French film uses low-angle shots to emphasize power dynamics?
      La Haine
    • Non-linear timelines in French films use techniques like flashbacks and flash-forwards.

      True
    • Unconventional narrative structures in French films aim to provide a more thought-provoking viewing experience.
      True
    • Match the cinematography technique with its example in French cinema:
      Dramatic chiaroscuro lighting ↔️ Contempt
      Natural lighting ↔️ Être et Avoir
    • Which French film uses social commentary with a satirical approach?
      La Haine
    • Which French film explores the complexities of love in a romantic context?
      Amélie
    • What does the realism style in French cinema emphasize?
      Everyday life and issues
    • What is a characteristic of French cinema's realism style?
      Depicting everyday life
    • Realism in French cinema aims to portray life in a naturalistic way.
      True
    • Arrange the following narrative techniques used in French films:
      1️⃣ Non-linear timelines
      2️⃣ Ambiguous or open-ended endings
      3️⃣ Character-driven plots
    • What is auteur theory in French cinema?
      Director is primary creative force
    • Agnès Varda often focuses on marginalized perspectives in her films.
      True
    • Match the cultural reference in French films with its example:
      French History ↔️ The Algerian War in The Battle of Algiers
      French Literature ↔️ Quotes from Camus in Amélie
      French Art/Music ↔️ The music of Édith Piaf in La Vie en Rose
      French Cuisine ↔️ The baguettes and crêpes in Amélie
    • French films frequently challenge traditional gender roles and stereotypes.

      True
    • The Algerian War is referenced in the film "The Battle of Algiers."

      True
    • French cuisine is depicted in the film "Haute Cuisine."

      True
    • The film "Blue is the Warmest Color" challenges traditional norms related to sexuality
    • Arrange the following cinematic techniques in the order they are described in the study material:
      1️⃣ Realistic Depictions
      2️⃣ Symbolic Imagery
      3️⃣ Narrative Structure
    • French filmmakers use techniques such as non-linear timelines to develop their characters
    • "Amour" uses intimate camerawork to immerse the audience in the characters' emotional experience
    • What is a common theme explored in French films that critiques societal issues?
      Social commentary
    • French films often critique societal issues with a satirical or provocative approach
    • Existential questions in French films often deal with the nature of existence, purpose, and morality
    • French comedy uses humor to comment on society or human nature.

      True
    • Auteurism in French cinema emphasizes the director's personal vision and artistic expression
    • Dramatic chiaroscuro lighting creates a moody, introspective tone.
      True
    • Match the cinematography technique with its example:
      Low-angle shots ↔️ La Haine
      Handheld camerawork ↔️ Dheepan
      Tight framing ↔️ Amour
      Wide shots ↔️ Amélie
    • Low-angle shots in French cinema, as seen in La Haine, emphasize power
    • Order the following influential French directors based on their filmmaking styles:
      1️⃣ François Truffaut
      2️⃣ Jean-Luc Godard
      3️⃣ Agnès Varda
      4️⃣ Claire Denis
    • What is one example of a film directed by Jean-Luc Godard?
      Breathless
    • Claire Denis is known for her sensual, atmospheric, and socially conscious films
    • What is one example of a French film that examines issues of immigration and diversity?
      Girlhood
    • French films often prioritize external plot events over the emotional journeys of their characters.
      False
    • French directors often delve into the inner lives of their protagonists.

      True
    • Techniques used by French filmmakers to develop characters
      1️⃣ Non-linear timelines
      2️⃣ Ambiguous endings
      3️⃣ Intimate camerawork
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