Class and Conflict in World Cinema

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  In this module we will analyse two very significant films - City of God and La Haine, both of which depict violent lives in poor conditions, the former in the favelas of Brazil and the latter in a Parisian banlieue. We will look at how conflict and class are portrayed, focusing particularly on the use of mise en scène.

  • Select activity Glossary of Characters

    

    Glossary of Characters

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  • Select activity World Cinema Forum

    

    World Cinema Forum

    A general discussion forum for topics arising from our study of La Haine and City of God. Ask anything -and be prepared to answer anything too!

• Select week City of God

  City of God

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    Resources:

  • Select activity Studying City of God by Stephanie Muir

    

    Studying City of God by Stephanie Muir URL

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    Sample pages from a study of City of God by Stephanie Muir of Richmond upon Thames College. Full book here

  • Select activity Film Education Study Guide

    

    Film Education Study Guide URL

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  • Select activity Brazilian Social Cinema as action: City of God

    

    Brazilian Social Cinema as action: City of God URL

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    A study edited by Elsa R.P. Viera published by CCCP. Full book here

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    Film Review: URL

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    " Sinning & Surviving in Meirellle's City of God"
• Select week La Haine

  La Haine

  
  

  • Select activity Watch La Haine

    

    Watch La Haine Page

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    You are expected to  purchase a copy of La Haine for your studies. If your copy has not yet arrived you can see the film on youtube here.

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    Resources:

  • Select activity Focusing on Camera style

    

    Focusing on Camera style Assignment

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    Make a submission
  • Select activity La Haine Fresh film festival Study guide

    

    La Haine Fresh film festival Study guide URL

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  • Select activity Reflection:

    Reflection:

  • Select activity Simulation - Remake the film!

    

    Simulation - Remake the film! Workshop

    (With acknowledgement to the BFI) You are a screenwriter and have been asked to adapt the setting of La Haine for your own country. Your peers will assess you on how suitable your adaptation is. There is a sample answer for you to try assessing first.

  • Select activity Film Education Study guide

    

    Film Education Study guide URL

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  • Select activity Q & A Wiki

    

    Q & A Wiki

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    View

    Contribute to this wiki by asking questions on La Haine and giving answers to those issues raised by others.

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  Assignment topics
  • Select activity Mise en Scène

    

    Mise en Scène Assignment

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    Discuss the importance of  mise en scène in creating meaning and generating response in City of God and La Haine. One of our students has kindly offered her answer here as an example of a high "B" grade.

  • Select activity Style and form

    

    Style and form Assignment

    In what way are style and form used to give the film power and impact?

  • Select activity Course feedback At the end of this module, please...

    Course feedback

    At the end of this module, please let us know how you found it so we can improve it for future students. Thankyou.

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