I have to do a film analysis on the movie “Fences”
In 5 full pages, convince a reader why they should view one of your favorite theatrical feature
films.
Accomplish this task through an evaluation and discussion of the aesthetic elements covered so far in the semester in relation to the film you choose to write about.
These elements should include a formal analysis of
•Form and Content
•Type of film and Genre
•Narrative design
•Mise-en-scenè
•Cinematography
What is the true subject or theme of the film, and what kind of statement, if any, does the film make about the subject? Which elements and which scenes contribute most to addressing the theme of the film? Give a brief story synopsis.
2.How do all the separate elements of the film relate to and contribute to the theme, central purpose, or total effect?
Film Elements include:
A. FORM AND CONTENT – What the film entails vs how it is presented. What is the content of the
film? How is this content presented? Describe the form or style of the film. What scene in the film show the director’s style and how do they show it?
B.
TYPE OF FILM AND GENRE – What type of film is this? Narrative? Documentary? Experimental? Hybrid? Animation? And what genre does it fall under? What are the tropes of the genre used in the film?
C.
NARRATIVE – The manner in which the story is told. What is the plot structure? Is it chronological or non-linear? Are there flashbacks or other narrative devices? Why are they used?
D.
MISE-EN-SCENÈ – Locations, sets, effects, props, consumes and make-up. How do these tie in with the story? What stands out?
E.
CINEMATOGRAPHY – The qualities of the photography and lighting. Identify specific scenes and camera shots that you thought were particularly interesting.
3.What were your PERSONAL reactions to the film? What are your PERSONAL reasons for liking and recommending the film?
YOUR PAPER MUST INCLUDE THE FOLLOWING:
•Well-developed central idea and clarity of purpose is exhibited throughout the paper
•Abundance of evidence of critical, careful thought and analysis and/or insight is presented
•Evidence and examples are vivid and specific, while focus remains tight
YOUR PAPER MUST MEET THE FOLLOWING
REQUIREMENTS:
•Be typewritten using 12-point font and be 4-6 pages long (were doing 5)
•Be double-spaced
•Have a cover sheet and numbered pages
•Use a top and bottom margin of no larger than 1.5” and a side-to-side margin no larger than 1.2”