terminology

Question 1

transnationalism

Answer 1

crossing national borders in themes production or appeal. pans labyrinth- blends spanish history with universal fairy-tale structure

Question 2

polysemic

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a text having multiple meanings or interpretations
city of god- invites readings as social critique, survival narrative or coming of age film

Question 3

postcolonialism

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analysis of cultural legacy of colonialism and imperialism
city of god- can be read through a postcolonial lens exposing systematic inequalities in brazils urban spaces

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allegory

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a narrative that can be interpreted to reveal hidden political or moral meanings
pan- functions as an allegory for resistance against fascism

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reflexivity

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when a film draws attention to its own construction or process of filmmaking
amy-buses interviews and archival footage to create a reflexive documentary style

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voice of god narration

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an authoritive disembodied voice providing commentary
amy- montage sequence offers a subtle form of authorial approach

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ethics

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the moral responsibility of representing real people and events
amy- raises ethical questions about privacy consent and the portrayal of addiction and fame

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expressionism

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a film style that distorts reality for emotional effect
sunrise- blends realism with expressionist visuals to reflect inner turmoil

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melodrama

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narrative characterised by exaggerated emotions and moral polarities
sunrise-uses melodrama to convey the couple’s emotional journey

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symbolism

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using images or objects to signify deeper meanings
sunrise-journey from city to countryside is symbolic of moral redemption

Question 11

cinematography

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art of camera work including shot composition movement and lighting
sunrise-pioneered mobile cinematography to convey emotional and spatial shifts

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realism

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a style that aims to depict life accurately and truthfully
sunrise- returns to realism in its depiction of love and reconciliation

Question 13

intertextuality

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references to other media or text within a film
fallen angels-echoes noir and new wave cinema

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fragmentation

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narrative that breaks traditional continuity
fallen angels-disjointed storytelling reflects fragmentation of identity and space

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subjectivity

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focus on personal internal experience rather then objective reality
fallen angels- use of pov and distortion reflects intense subjectivity

Question 16

defamiliarisation

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making the familiar appear strange to provoke a new understanding
fallen angels- use of wide angels and slow motion in mundane scenes creates defamiliarisation