3.3 Cinema: the 7th art form

• Cinema evolved from silent films to high-definition productions.

  True
• Cinéma Vérité uses hand-held cameras and natural lighting.


  True
• What is an example of a Comédie dramatique in French cinema?

  Les Choristes
• Who is considered a leading voice of the French New Wave?

  François Truffaut
• Cinéma Vérité used hand-held cameras and natural lighting
• Match the French film movement with its key characteristics:

  French Impressionism ↔️ Visual style, subjectivity

  French New Wave ↔️ Rejection of traditional filmmaking

  Cinéma Vérité ↔️ Documentary-style approach
• Which French filmmaker is known for his documentary-style approach in Cinéma Vérité?

  Jean Rouch
• Jean Renoir and Abel Gance were key figures in the French Impressionism
• Cinema combines storytelling, visual artistry, and sound to create powerful narratives
• French New Wave rejected traditional filmmaking and focused on spontaneity, experimentation, and social commentary.social
• Match the French film movement with its key characteristics:

  French Impressionism ↔️ Visual style, subjectivity, poetic realism

  French New Wave ↔️ Rejection of traditional filmmaking

  Cinéma Vérité ↔️ Documentary-style, hand-held cameras
• Comédie sentimentale focuses on emotional depth and character development.

  True
• The French New Wave rejected traditional filmmaking and focused on spontaneity and social commentary
• François Truffaut was a leading voice of the French New Wave.


  True
• François Truffaut and Jean-Luc Godard were key figures of the French New Wave
• What is a key characteristic of the Comédie dramatique genre in French cinema?

  Blends comedic and dramatic elements
• What is Georges Méliès known for in the history of cinema?

  Early special effects
• Jean-Luc Godard's films are known for their experimental techniques and non-linear narratives.


  True
• Georges Méliès's 'A Trip to the Moon' (1902) is a silent film.


  True
• Jean Renoir's films were characterized by their poetic realism.
• The French New Wave rejected traditional filmmaking techniques.
• The French New Wave was led by filmmakers like François Truffaut and Jean-Luc Godard.
• Social realism in French cinema often portrays societal issues like poverty and unemployment.


  True
• What is cinema often referred to as in terms of art forms?

  The 7th art form
• What decade did French Impressionism emerge?

  1920s
• Who is considered a key figure in French Impressionism?

  Jean Renoir
• Film noir in French cinema often features crime and moral ambiguity
• French Impressionism emphasized visual style, subjectivity, and poetic realism
• Who is considered a pioneer of early special effects in cinema?

  Georges Méliès
• French cinema is known for its diverse range of genres.

  True
• French film movements and genres have introduced innovative techniques to global cinema.


  True
• François Truffaut's *The 400 Blows* exemplifies the French New Wave
• Jean-Luc Godard's films were known for their experimental techniques.
• What role did Georges Méliès play in early cinema?

  Pioneer of special effects
• French Impressionism emphasized visual style and poetic realism.


  True
• Georges Méliès's 'A Trip to the Moon' (1902) is a silent film.


  True
• What is a common theme in multicultural narratives in contemporary French cinema?

  Cultural identity
• Which film by Jean Renoir is characterized by poetic realism and exploration of complex social themes?

  The Rules of the Game
• Which film movement is François Truffaut associated with?

  French New Wave
• Match the French filmmaker with their key movement:

  Jean Renoir ↔️ French Impressionism

  François Truffaut ↔️ French New Wave

  Georges Méliès ↔️ Early Cinema