Film studies

Exploring the Auteur Theory: Unveiling the Personal Stamp in the Auteur’s Films

  1. Does the auteur’s life (social class, politics, education, professional training) contribute to the thematic preoccupations of his/her art? 2. Does the auteur tend to collaborate with the same people, including actors (or types), from film to film? 3. Are interviews, biographies, or autobiographical info available? 4. Does the auteur consistently explore the same …

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Alfred Hitchcock’s Films

Discuss Hitchcock’s earlier (1930s), middle (1940s) and later (1950s-1960s) films. Over time, what remains the same and what is different regarding the types of characters, themes and use of suspense in the films?  

Composition and cut

    Describe composition and cut and why they are the primary building blocks of film. Give a brief overview of how each have changed over time. How do choices in composition and cut help create a narrative flow?  

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