Transcript Slide 1

Imdb.com FilmFacts
Before viewing (imdb.com):
• When was the film released?
• Who is the “Director”? Who are the
“stars”?
• What nomination did it receive?
• What is the movie about? See full
summary.
• What are the taglines?
• Review all memorable quotes.
Discussion Qts.
Literary Aspects
1. Who is filming? Who is narrating?
2. What is the narrative technique used for this film?
How is the story told or put together? Are there
any subplots?
3. What are the various objectives and purposes
each “documentarian” (Thierry and Banksy) have
to record and make movies?
4. What other “story” (film or literature) does this
remind you of?
Dramatic Analysis
• Describe the “acting” in the film.
• How are the “characters” developed in
the film? (Interview sessions, captured
in darkness, etc.)
• Do you think that the “characters” in
the film are authentic in front of the
camera? Explain.
• Mise-en-scène--Describe sets, costumes,
and makeup. How do they help
establish the characters and story?
Cinematic Analysis
• What cinematic techniques are used to
capture “real” events?
• How is music used in this film?
• How does the film transition from one
scene to another? Be specific.
• Pick a scene and analyze what
characteristics make it memorable.
Miscellaneous
• What are some of the challenges when
making this documentary?
• According to your notes, what mode is
this documentary? Support your
answer with examples.
• Did you notice any patterns throughout
the film?
• What is your final review?