Presentation on Louis Bunuel

Bunuel is an influential film maker within surrealist cinema, take a look at this short presentation, think about the key characteristics they discuss surrounding Bunuel as an auteur. Research into his films, particularly 'Un Chien Andalou' and 'L'Age D'Or'.

*Please be advised that due to the nature of Film Studies some clips used may contain swear words or graphic material. Do not watch these clips if you are likely to be offended - Thank you*

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Single Focus Film Study

Alongside 'Surrealism and Fantasy Cinema' we will also be looking at a focus film 'All About My Mother' by Almodovar. We will be looking at the director himself and his work in Spanish cinema. Take a look at this clip so you can become familiar with his work.

Dali and Disney animation!

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Surrealist Art - influences on cinema

Magritte's images have influenced cinema and visual media although you may not have heard of him! Take a look at this clip and you will recognise some of the imagery but what films have you seen this imagery used in?

Jan Svankmajer's 'Alice'

This will be one of our main focuses during this unit, there will be an exam question about the film so start researching Svankmajer. This is the opening sequence, the entire film uses stop motion animation, only Alice is real life. Please remember to click on the headings of each post to read related links!

Simpson's parody of 'Twin Peaks'

Look at how 'Twin Peaks' is parodied in the Simpson's - think about how Surrealism influences visual media.

Twin Peaks - Dream sequence

In September we will start looking at unit FS5 'Surrealism and Fantasy'. So that you become familiar with this topic I want you to look at clips from films, adverts, music videos, etc that have been influenced by surrealism. It will also be helpful if you research some of the artists that have influenced surreal and fantasy cinema.

Spellbound - Dali Dream

Take a look at this clip from Hitchcock's 'Spellbound' - the dream sequence is by Salvidor Dali.

Presentations

Once the presentations are finished and presented you are expected to post the outline of your presentations on your blog.

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p.s can you name these people?

DW