Select a movie give bellow Top 10 lists and explain how three cinematic techniques and/or design elements have helped establish a major theme in that film. Note: While you are allowed to choose a film that does not come from the AFI lists, you are strongly encouraged to email your professor to receive approval before doing so.
1. SNOW WHITE AND THE SEVEN DWARFS
2. CITY LIGHTS
3. THE SEARCHERS
4. RAGING BULL
5. VERTIGO
6. THE WIZARD OF OZ
7. A SPACE ODYSSEY
8. THE GODFATHER
9. TO KILL A MOCKINGBIRD
10. LAWRENCE OF ARABIA
In 800 to 1200 words
• Describe a major theme of the movie you have selected using evidence from the movie itself as well as course resources and other scholarly sources to support your position.
• Identify at least three techniques (cinematography, lighting, acting style, or direction) and/or design elements (set design, costuming, or hair and makeup), and explain how these techniques and/or design elements contribute to the establishment of the theme. Reference particular scenes or sequences in your explanations.
• State your opinion regarding the mise en scène, including
• How the elements work together.
• How congruent the design elements are with the theme of the movie.
• Whether or not other techniques would be as effective (Explain your reasoning).