COMP 1 - Gender representation in Vertigo and Blade runner Flashcards
Vertigo
1958 film by Alfred Hitchcock showcasing auteur theory
Blade Runner
1982 film by Ridley Scott displaying metteur en scene style
Auteur Theory
Theory emphasizing the director’s personal style and vision
Metteur en Scene
Director who focuses more on visual aspects than personal style
Subjective Camera
Camera viewpoint representing a character’s perspective
Male Gaze Theory
Mulvey’s theory on objectifying women through a male perspective
Femme Fatale
Seductive and mysterious woman leading to danger
Chiaroscuro Lighting
Contrast of light and shadow for dramatic effect
Scopophilic Gaze
Desire to look and derive pleasure from looking
Bernard Hermann
Composer known for collaborations with Hitchcock
European French New Wave
Film movement emphasizing innovation and experimentation
Panopticon Imagery
Concept of constant surveillance and control
Hypermasculinity
Exaggerated portrayal of male traits
Mayan Temple
Symbolic setting representing godlike authority
Rembrandt Lighting
Lighting technique creating shadow across one side of the face
German Expressionism
Artistic movement known for distorted visuals and emotions
Second Wave Feminism
Feminist movement focusing on equality and reproductive rights
Collaborative Process
Filmmaking involving a team effort rather than individual control
Proletariats
Working-class individuals or laborers
Edith Head
Costume designer for classic Hollywood films
Robert Burks
Cinematographer known for his work with Hitchcock
Vanegelis
Composer known for his work on Blade Runner
David Peoples
Screenwriter for Blade Runner
Philip Dick
Author of ‘Do Androids Dream of Electric Sheep?’
Boileau and Narcejac
Authors of the novel inspiring Vertigo
Pure Cinema
Emphasis on visual storytelling without dialogue
