Asked by karisma hallie on Jun 13, 2024
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You've won the lottery and you want a famous silent film director to make a biopic about you, starring a silent film star.Choose either Erich von Stroheim or F.W.Murnau as director and Douglas Fairbanks, Rudolph Valentino, Theda Bara, or Mary Pickford as the star.Describe what they would bring to your life story.
Biopic
A film biography.
Famous Silent Film Director
A director known for creating films in the era before movies had synchronized sound, contributing significantly to the art and narrative style of early cinema.
Silent Film Star
An actor or actress who gained fame and recognition for performances in silent films, where dialogue was conveyed through mime and title cards.
- Examine the creative methods employed in silent movies for narrating stories and expressing feelings.
- Explain the impact of silent cinema on modern filmmaking and film theory.
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mahad malikJun 19, 2024
Final Answer :
Von Stroheim (an intense eye for realist detail), Murnau (stylized mise-en-scene and expressionism), Fairbanks (attractive and athletic action star), Valentino (emotional and ambiguous sex symbol), Bara (sexy vamp), Pickford (everywoman).
Learning Objectives
- Examine the creative methods employed in silent movies for narrating stories and expressing feelings.
- Explain the impact of silent cinema on modern filmmaking and film theory.