Film info Flashcards
who directed America America
Elia Kazan
Who directed 2001: a space odyssey
Stanley Kubrick
who directed Iphigeneia
Michael Cacoyannis
who directed Psycho
Alfred Hitchcock
who were the main characters in 2001: a space odyssey?
Dave Bowman, Hal 9000, humanity
what are the main themes of 2001
the tool as a symbol for violence
which greek narrative is 2001 based off of
The odyssey by Homer
what was the cultural context of 2001?
The cold war, the vietnam war, emerging technology, the uprisings of may ‘68, and the moon landing
Who were the main characters in America America?
Stravos, hohannes, domna
what are the main themes of America America
The american dream, morality
Which greek narrative is America America based off of
The Odyssey by Homer
Why is Elia Kazan so infamous?
He sold out many hollywood directors to the house of unamerican activities during the red scare
What inspired the plot of America America
The journey of Elia Kazan’s uncle to reach america
Who were the main characters in Iphegeneia?
Agememnon, Meneleaus, Iphegeneia, Clytemnestra, Achilles, Odysseus
What greek narrative was Iphigeneia based off of?
Iphigeneia in Aulis by Euripides
what type of narrative was Iphigeneia?
A tragedy
Who were the main characters of Psycho?
Norman Bates, Marion Crane, Lila Crane, Sam Goodman, Mother, The detective
What greek narrative was Psycho based off of?
Oedipus Rex by Sophocles
What were the main themes of psycho?
duality/reflections, vouyerism, oedipal complex
Who was the pioneer of creative film titles and posters?
Saul Bass
What is Film Noir?
A style or genre of cinematic film marked by a mood of pessimism, fatalism, and menace. Always including a protagonist with a tragic flaw, and a femme fatale
