5.2 Films

• Which French film uses social commentary to critique societal issues with a satirical approach?

  La Haine
• Which French film deals with existential questions about existence and morality?

  Hiroshima Mon Amour
• Which genre in French cinema focuses on character development and social or political themes?

  Drama
• What is a French historical film that recreates events from the past?

  Vive la sociale!
• French cinema often uses innovative cinematography, lighting, and mise-en-scène to create visual flair.
• Which French film uses low-angle shots to emphasize power dynamics?

  La Haine
• Non-linear timelines in French films use techniques like flashbacks and flash-forwards.


  True
• Unconventional narrative structures in French films aim to provide a more thought-provoking viewing experience.

  True
• Match the cinematography technique with its example in French cinema:

  Dramatic chiaroscuro lighting ↔️ Contempt

  Natural lighting ↔️ Être et Avoir
• Which French film uses social commentary with a satirical approach?

  La Haine
• Which French film explores the complexities of love in a romantic context?

  Amélie
• What does the realism style in French cinema emphasize?

  Everyday life and issues
• What is a characteristic of French cinema's realism style?

  Depicting everyday life
• Realism in French cinema aims to portray life in a naturalistic way.

  True
• Arrange the following narrative techniques used in French films:

  1️⃣ Non-linear timelines

  2️⃣ Ambiguous or open-ended endings

  3️⃣ Character-driven plots
• What is auteur theory in French cinema?

  Director is primary creative force
• Agnès Varda often focuses on marginalized perspectives in her films.

  True
• Match the cultural reference in French films with its example:

  French History ↔️ The Algerian War in The Battle of Algiers

  French Literature ↔️ Quotes from Camus in Amélie

  French Art/Music ↔️ The music of Édith Piaf in La Vie en Rose

  French Cuisine ↔️ The baguettes and crêpes in Amélie
• French films frequently challenge traditional gender roles and stereotypes.


  True
• The Algerian War is referenced in the film "The Battle of Algiers."


  True
• French cuisine is depicted in the film "Haute Cuisine."


  True
• The film "Blue is the Warmest Color" challenges traditional norms related to sexuality
• Arrange the following cinematic techniques in the order they are described in the study material:

  1️⃣ Realistic Depictions

  2️⃣ Symbolic Imagery

  3️⃣ Narrative Structure
• French filmmakers use techniques such as non-linear timelines to develop their characters
• "Amour" uses intimate camerawork to immerse the audience in the characters' emotional experience
• What is a common theme explored in French films that critiques societal issues?

  Social commentary
• French films often critique societal issues with a satirical or provocative approach
• Existential questions in French films often deal with the nature of existence, purpose, and morality
• French comedy uses humor to comment on society or human nature.


  True
• Auteurism in French cinema emphasizes the director's personal vision and artistic expression
• Dramatic chiaroscuro lighting creates a moody, introspective tone.

  True
• Match the cinematography technique with its example:

  Low-angle shots ↔️ La Haine

  Handheld camerawork ↔️ Dheepan

  Tight framing ↔️ Amour

  Wide shots ↔️ Amélie
• Low-angle shots in French cinema, as seen in La Haine, emphasize power
• Order the following influential French directors based on their filmmaking styles:

  1️⃣ François Truffaut

  2️⃣ Jean-Luc Godard

  3️⃣ Agnès Varda

  4️⃣ Claire Denis
• What is one example of a film directed by Jean-Luc Godard?

  Breathless
• Claire Denis is known for her sensual, atmospheric, and socially conscious films
• What is one example of a French film that examines issues of immigration and diversity?

  Girlhood
• French films often prioritize external plot events over the emotional journeys of their characters.

  False
• French directors often delve into the inner lives of their protagonists.


  True
• Techniques used by French filmmakers to develop characters

  1️⃣ Non-linear timelines

  2️⃣ Ambiguous endings

  3️⃣ Intimate camerawork