Silent Film

Question 1

Who was Andre basin?

Answer 1

French critic in the 40s/50s
Argued that realism in film gave audience the space to interpret a film for themselves, represented by the filmmakers in an unadorned documentary style
Critical of expressive cinema

Question 2

What are some of the uses of realism present in keatons films in cinematography?

Answer 2

Use of deep focus and wide shots
Static camera
Low contrast flat natural lighting

Question 3

What are some of the elements of realism in keatons mis en scene?

Answer 3

Lack of title cards
Real locations
On location shooting

Question 4

Describe the typical editing used in keatons films

Answer 4

Continuity editing/long takes
Use of cross cuts/fades/irising
Match on action cuts