Film 2120 1st Edition Lecture 16Outline of Last Lecture I. Documentary II. Where we see documentaries III. Goals Outline of Current Lecture IV. Crazy Peter V. Art Cinema VI. Historical context VII. Hollywood cinema vs. Art CinemaCurrent LectureA) Crazy Peter-French film1. Title sequence is a little ambiguous 2. Isn’t clear about the diegetic world we are in - We don’t know if the character is goal orientated3. Usually know difference between character and narrators voice but it is unclear in this filmB) Art cinema1. Distinct mode of production, distribution and exhibition that often runs parallel to Hollywood2. Often overlapping with the mainstream but also distinct from it 3. Made for audience and has commercial hopes4. Today we often refer to this type of production in America as “indie” or “independent” cinema but historically, this is a mode that began in Europe in the 1950s and 1960sThese notes represent a detailed interpretation of the professor’s lecture. GradeBuddy is best used as a supplement to your own notes, not as a substitute.5. Often combines avant-garde and mainstream tendencies to seek alternative audience 6. Not purely “independent” from economics standpoint-still seeks an audience andhas commercial hopes C) historical context1. 1914, 90% of films shown in word were French 2. 1928, 85% of films were American and today it’s more than 90% 3. movies have become one of Americas most successful and important exports 4. Europe dominated by Hollywood films - How do Europeans compete? D) Hollywood cinema vs. Art Cinema1. Hollywood cinema- Production: multiple cameras, scripts planning , large mode of production- Distribution: control who sees what and wheno Example: 20th century Fox - Exhibition: traditional cinemas, multi-screen theaters, saturation advertising, mainstream publications- Reception: review you reado Entertainment2. Art Cinema- Production: single camera, loose scripts, improvisation- Distribution: individual contracts and agreements, smaller local agencies(example: Wild Brunch)- Exhibition: art house and independent cinema, festivals, film culture, publicity in alternative venues, smaller cinemas and screens - Reception: caniers
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