Watch Federico Fellini’s La Dolce Vita, his 1960 classic about the decadence of Italian high society. Then you may choose from ONE (1) of the four other films below. After watching La Dolce Vita and the film of your choice, use the knowledge you have learned thus far in class to compare and contrast the two films using FOUR (4) the elements of film grammar.
FILMS
Use IMDB or Wikipedia to read synopses.
• La Dolce Vita (1960), directed by Federico Fellini (REQUIRED).
Then choose ONE (1) of the following:
• Senso (1954), directed by Luchino Visconti (Italy)
• Amores Perros (2000), directed by Alejandro González Iñárritu (Mexico)
• Marie Antoinette (2006), directed by Sofia Coppola (United States)
• Girlhood (2015), directed by Céline Sciamma (France)
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• It will be up to you to come up with arguments/theses that encompasses both films.
• You will need to compare and contrast several elements of the films, developing a multi-perspective analysis of local, global, international, and communication issues throughout the films.
• One other source besides Stephen Prince’s Movies and Meaning is required. You cannot cite IMDB or Wikipedia. Do some research on the director. If you have time to watch another of his or her films, I encourage you.
• You will then write a 3-4 double-spaced page paper that analyzes and exposes what you have learned from the course about the grammar of film.
As your paper will analyze films directed/written by people from different countries, it is crucial to dissect how these filmmakers approach the elements of filmmaking to tell a narrative. You must choose FOUR of the following elements:
• Film Structure
• Cinematography
• Design
• Editing
• Acting
• Sound
• Genre
• Visual effects
Make sure you explain each component you choose in detail and defend your arguments with sources
Be sure to write your paper in APA format citing the text when necessary. Include an abstract, introduction, body paragraphs, conclusion and reference page.
