Coulsdon A LEVEL FILM 2019-21: COMPONENT 1 : CASABLANCA

EXAM QUESTIONS WILL FOCUS ON COMPARING 'CASABLANCA' AND 'DO THE RIGHT THING'.

YOU WILL NEED TO KNOW :

DETAILED KNOWLEDGE AND EXAMPLES OF FILM FORM
HOW THE CONCEPT OF THE AUTEUR RELATES TO YOUR FILMS
PRODUCTION/HISTORICAL CONTEXTS

e.g In what ways and to what extent do your chosen films demonstrate the creative signature of their auteurs ?

e.g Discuss how the production contexts of your films affected their content

CASABLANCA ( Curtiz 1942)

Casablanca is an example of a film made in the Classical Hollywood style

Basic ideas of Classic Hollywood Cinema Style : "A chain of events in a cause-effect relationship occurring in time and space" by Bordwell and Thompson, Film Art.

Environment looks realistic and believable to viewer
Continuity editing is preferred style of editing during this time. Also known as invisible editing , this makes sure the story makes sense and looks smooth. Shots are related to each other , the location and eyelines are clear, and the shots move the narrative forward.
Style is predictable
Time is linear
In development of plot and story each scene is motivated (cause and effect). It has a beginning, middle and end.
All employees of studios work together, directors are part of a team, as opposed to auteurs (which came later).

FILM FORM

Cinematography (Camera shots, angles,movement, lighting,postproduction effects )

Mise-en-scene ( setting, props,costume,objects,graphics and text)

Editing ( cuts/fades, style,pace,rhythm, timing,)

Sound ( dialogue,voiceover,music,sound fx)
Performance ( delivery,expression,interaction,casting )