MIP Quotes/techniques

Question 1

Para 1 Theme

Answer 1

Physical Journey

Question 2

Para 2 Theme

Answer 2

Imaginary Journey

Question 3

Para 3 Theme

Answer 3

Inner Journey

Question 4

Para 1 quotes

Answer 4

Gil remarks, “There’s no city like this in the world. There never was,” to which Ines responds, “It’s become so touristy.”

Question 5

Para 2 quotes

Answer 5

“You gave a glazed look in your eyes, stunned, stupefied, anaesthetised, lobotomized”

Question 6

para 3 quotes

Answer 6

“But that’s what the present is, it’s a little unsatisfying because life’s a little unsatisfying!”

“I’m staying here. It’s not a romantic fling. Paris is Paris. It’s that I’m not in love with you,”

Question 7

Para 1 techniques

Answer 7

Opening montage, golden light filter french jazzy non diagetic music

Wide angle shot, allusion to impressionism art contrasting dialogue

wide shot and diagetic music of col porter contemplative facial expression metaophoricaly forshadows him leaving inez

Question 8

Para 2 Techniques

Answer 8

Midshot scene, wide eyes stare/facial expression, dialogue cummulative listing closeup joyful expression

character hemmingway in a midshot confident body language and tone humoursly mimic his writing
pathos through dialogue

Question 9

Para 3 techniques

Answer 9

Midshot, wide eyed facial expression dialogue profound declaration

panning midshot similar to previous symbolises his integration of experiences

Question 10

Intro

Answer 10

can be seen in Woody Allen’s film Midnight in Paris (2011), this film is set in the late 21st century and is a modern appropriation of a fairytale and an exploration of the journey of Gil, the protagonist. The film follows physical journeys throughout Paris, opening up the protagonist to new experiences while also exploring imaginative journeys that reflect Gil’s subconscious. Gil’s journeys through Paris ultimately lead to his self-realisation of the multiple conflicts in his life.