The Godfather Slides Flashcards
What are some themes of the godfather
Patriarchy and Family
What is film blocking
It is when you stage your actors in a scene
What is subtext
The underlying theme or message or piece of writing
What is visual subtext
Visual subtext is when images are presented that are juxtaposed with characters that reflect their thoughts. Play a big role in emotional states of being.
What is the primary task in directing
Interpreting the screenplay and representing it visually. The director is responsible for the aesthetic and technical choices in a film. The director is present all the way from preproduction to post production and sometimes marketing and distribution.
What are the 3 different styles of directing
Instructing leaving no room for modification, collaborative, fully empowering their team to make decisions.
What is the producers relationship to the director
The producer runs the business and logistics side, while the director is tasked with making creative decisions.
What did the studio executives not like in the godfather
They wanted Francis Ford Coppola to change from Al Pacino and Marlon Brando. They didn’t agree with his vision and tone of lighting and cinematography
What did Francis Ford Coppola fight for
He fought for the film being set in the 40’s rather than the 70’s
What did Francis Ford Coppola have on the godfather novel
Annotations and his thoughts and ideas
What did Coppola break down the sections of the film with
Key criteria
What key criteria did Coppola break the film down into
Synopsis, the times, imagery and tone, the core, and pitfalls
Who was the cinematographer of the godfather
Gordon Willis
What did Gordon Willis insist on
Minimal use of technology and zooms, but he made an exception for the opening zoom and aerial shot of the Corleone attack
What should a director consider when blocking
Space, shapes, and lines
