terms related to film history Flashcards
french poetic realism
Poetic realism films are “recreated realism”, stylised and studio-bound, rather than approaching the “socio-realism of the documentary”.[2] They usually have a fatalistic view of life with their characters living on the margins of society, either as unemployed members of the working class or as criminals. After a life of disappointment, the characters get a last chance at love but are ultimately disappointed again and the films frequently end with disillusionment or death. The overall tone often resembles nostalgia and bitterness. They are “poetic” because of a heightened aestheticism that sometimes draws attention to the representational aspects of the films.
example pepe le moke
two charateristics of typcal bollywood films
very long
have musical numbers
british quota quickies
Cheap short films thatbarely made the legal requirements for a feature film
characteristics of experimental films
While “experimental” covers a wide range of practice, an experimental film is often characterized by the absence of linear narrative, the use of various abstracting techniques—out-of-focus, painting or scratching on film, rapid editing—the use of asynchronous (non-diegetic) sound or even the absence of any sound track..
characterisitics of avant-garde films
Avant-garde films allow the viewers to question and challenge their thinking about what they see. There is typically no conventional point to the films. The films explore issues of time, space, dreams, fantasy, and perception. Most of the films are innovative, eccentric, unique, and some frightening.
characterisitics of non narrative films
Non-narrative films emphasise visual images rather than dialogue and story. They tend to be more experimental and artistic than narrative films, which focus more on telling a story through a sequence of images. In addition to being practical, non-narrative films often incorporate avant-garde techniques.
