Question.2030 - My Film Choice Discussion 1919 unread replies.2121 replies. Film Discussion Guideline and Rubric My choice of film (MUST BE AN INTERNATIONAL/FOREIGN FILM, NOT A HOLYWOOD) Tell us why you picked this film. Write your evaluation of the film by choosing three points why you liked or disliked the film, choose from the following: Make sure each point is in its own paragraph. Theoretically. Aesthetically. Thematically. Artistically. Politically Or any other points of view. If you can't find points you did not like then write 3 points about what would have made it better. Support your likes and dislikes with examples and/or quotes from the film and explain why. “I like it“or “I didn’t like it” is not enough. Be respectful and mindful. Choose your words carefully and remember that it is okay to be debatable but not argumentative. If you disagree with anything in a film, make sure you research, and fact check your information before making any claims. Once you are done with your post, comment on two different films.
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Hello, everyone! We've reached the end of the?course;?I would like to thank all of you for providing intriguing insights throughout the course; in several instances, it challenged my opinion and aided in extending my knowledge, so I would like to discuss "Cinema Paradiso," an Italian film from 1988; the film tends to leave us with a sense of happiness and hope with the core theme of love, the love for family or even home, which we know that isn't constant yet we thrive to make it sustainable, that can be seen through Salvatore's life through the love of art, becoming a filmmaker.?However, from a technical aspect, the film showcases varied techniques of cinematography with the base theme of a nostalgic score and a poignant non-linear narrative while providing rich material for analysis of universal themes: At its heart, "Cinema Paradiso" is a love letter to cinema, exploring themes of memory, community, and the transformative power of film, resonating with audiences' evaluation of love or passion. From a theoretical context, the film engages with spectatorship and nostalgia while acting as a meta-commentary, with a young protagonist, Toto, impaling the ideal spectator immersing us through a fictional world; the film's nostalgic portrayal of a bygone era invites viewers to reflect on their own relationship with cinema and its capacity to evoke emotion and memory. From an aesthetical perspective, the film utilizes a warmer tone of cinematography to capture the beauty of the Sicilian village and the intimate charm of the titular cinema. The deliberate framing of shots, particularly those focused on Toto's enraptured face, emphasizes the emotional power of the moving image. The use of music, particularly Ennio Morricone's iconic score, swells and fades with the narrative, heightening the film's sentimental and often bittersweet tone. From the thematic presentation, the core theme that I found less satisfying is its romanticization of an idealized past. While clearly acknowledging the hardships of village life, the film ultimately paints a rosy picture of an era that undoubtedly held complexities beyond those portrayed. A more critical lens on this nostalgia, perhaps through a slightly less idyllic portrayal, would have created a more nuanced and engaging thematic exploration.More Articles From Film and Movies
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