Workers Leaving the Factory
1. What kinds of people are depicted in this short clip?
2. The film was played repeatedly, and was hugely popular with the public.
Why would this clip have been so popular at this time?
3. What distinctive features does this clip have? How could it lead to
future innovations?
2. The film was played repeatedly, and was hugely popular with the public.
Why would this clip have been so popular at this time?
3. What distinctive features does this clip have? How could it lead to
future innovations?
A Trip to the Moon (1902)
Alice in Wonderland (1903)
1. Explain how costumes and cuts in the film help lend believability and excitement to this adaptation.
2. Why would early film makers tend to adapt very popular stories at this time? How does this help their adaptations?
2. Why would early film makers tend to adapt very popular stories at this time? How does this help their adaptations?
The Great Train Robbery (1903)
1. Describe and explain the impact of:
a) the style of acting
b) the placement of the camera
c) the black & white film and music (colour and modern music added later)
2. The Great Train Robbery was considered unique at the time due to its narrative style of storytelling. How is this original compared to films like Workers Leaving the Factory?
3. What genre of film did this movie inspire? Explain 2-3 aspects of the
film that you have seen repeated in some way in newer films.
4. Why would the final scene be a popular conclusion to the film in
1902?
a) the style of acting
b) the placement of the camera
c) the black & white film and music (colour and modern music added later)
2. The Great Train Robbery was considered unique at the time due to its narrative style of storytelling. How is this original compared to films like Workers Leaving the Factory?
3. What genre of film did this movie inspire? Explain 2-3 aspects of the
film that you have seen repeated in some way in newer films.
4. Why would the final scene be a popular conclusion to the film in
1902?
Frankenstein (1910)
1. What limitations are apparent in this film version of Frankenstein?
2. Since the publication of Mary Shelley’s novel in 1818,
Frankenstein has been considered one of the great original horror
stories. What elements in this film would be horrific to the contemporary
audience?
3. In what way can you see the music and sets being used more effectively in
this short film? How do they contribute to the atmosphere for this horror
story?
2. Since the publication of Mary Shelley’s novel in 1818,
Frankenstein has been considered one of the great original horror
stories. What elements in this film would be horrific to the contemporary
audience?
3. In what way can you see the music and sets being used more effectively in
this short film? How do they contribute to the atmosphere for this horror
story?
Battleship Potemkin (1925)
1. What does the original film score add to the film?
2 The Odessa Steps sequence is considered one of the greatest scenes ever created. Why is it such a powerful scene?
3 Battleship Potemkin has been banned in numerous countries in the past (largely upon its release) - including the U.S. - and is seen as being a ‘dangerous’ film by some politicians. Explain why this is.
4 Compare Battleship Potemkin to another film you found startling, challenging, violent, etc. In what ways is this the job of film?
2 The Odessa Steps sequence is considered one of the greatest scenes ever created. Why is it such a powerful scene?
3 Battleship Potemkin has been banned in numerous countries in the past (largely upon its release) - including the U.S. - and is seen as being a ‘dangerous’ film by some politicians. Explain why this is.
4 Compare Battleship Potemkin to another film you found startling, challenging, violent, etc. In what ways is this the job of film?
Student Static Video
Check out Tess Dufour's static video (Feb 21/13).