Poetic Realism

Question 1

Formalist techniques?

Answer 1

Highly manipulated colour schemes,distorted lens , lighting effects and the creative use of sonic elements (all types of sound)

Question 2

To convey emotions directors typically use?

Answer 2

Ecu and wide angles shot in shallow focus, the expressive use of colour , the use of sudden, unexpected (and unexplained) fade-outs and blue flashes accompanied by musical fragments

Question 3

Realism techniques?

Answer 3

Observational camera technique , naturalistic, naturalistic outdoor cinematography and diegetic sounds

Question 4

Poetic realism refers to a? aesthetic that?

Answer 4

Realist, explores a deeper emotional experience and resonance

Question 5

Poetic realism conventions?

Answer 5

Motionless images, slow silent exploration of spaces , intense searching close ups, visual rhymes; recurrent visual and auditory motifs, slow tracking camera movement juxtaposing with interior and exterior landscapes, rule of third framing , extended long shot , hand held camera movement, powerful soundtrack, stylised compositions, still poses , using music to structure memory narrative