rashomon & formalism Flashcards
1
Q
Rashomon is often assumed to be a comment on…
A
the mentality of Japan after its defeat in WW2
2
Q
originality of Rashomon is in…
A
its undermining of our confidence in the film image as real
3
Q
define formalist
A
films that draw attention to their form
4
Q
define form
A
the way in which something is filmed
5
Q
formalism can be seen in both…
A
- visuals
- storytelling
6
Q
formalist narratives focus…
A
your attention on the act of storytelling itself
7
Q
Rashomon draws attention to our…
A
desire for certainty even when it doesn’t exist
