Daisies And Saut Ma Ville

Question 1

Describe the context of the director of the film ‘saut ma ville’

Answer 1

Chantal akerman, Belgian director

Jewish, born to an auschwitz survivor, discussed the legacy of her ancestors

Described as one of the most original post war auteurs

Question 2

Describe the sound used in saut ma ville

Answer 2

Pleonastic, foley sound
All non diegetic, humming, moaning, possibly her inner voice
Childish vocal sound effects
Boom of explosion, post war reference

Question 3

Describe the mis en scene of saut ma ville

Answer 3

Carries flowers, probably a gift from a man
Wears a shawl on her head, symbol of 1960s European culture
Black and white colour symbolises monotony

Question 4

Describe the cinematography in saut ma ville

Answer 4

Mid/long shots lack of connection with protagonist
High angles-lack of female power
Handheld camera-low budget student film

Question 5

Describe the editing in saut ma ville

Answer 5

Jump cuts
Lack of conventional continuity is disorientating
Fast paced shots distance us from character
Slow lingering shots of environment are unsettling