city of god; scene analysis on prezi

City of God scene analysis

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city of god; opening scene

City of God opening-analysis:

tight shot and fast pace. 

the opening scene foreshadows much of the film, and sets the 
atmosphere for the audience, which is why it is so significant in understanding the directors intentions. 

- the introduction of the film includes tight shots which minimise detail, which helps create mystery and anticipation. it also creates the feeling of claustrophobia and therefore discomfort.





-tight shots of knife creates sense of fear, and the blinking effect makes viewer feel as though they have woken up in the world of the
movie. this allows the audience to feel apart of the film and therefore feel more empathy.

city of god; context

City of God context:

The film was heavily influenced by the political and social issues surrounding Brazil during the time of production, and even still today. The disparity between rich and poor was vast, and therefore meant that people in the slums were galvanised into retaliating. 

- The film challenges the depiction of Rio put across by the ruling class in Brazil, as it shows a realistic image of the slums, rather than sugar coating it as a way of attracting tourists for economic benefit.
-It is set in a Fauela (shanty town) which are usually ruled by drug lords. They therefore involve allot of crime, drugs and hygiene problems.
-there was a huge contrast and segregation between the rich and the poor in the favelas. this is shown  in the film through the vast amounts of crime that goes on. crime is a common occurrence as people cant get jobs or a good education due to their lack of wealth. this means that crime is the most attractive form or earning status and affluence.
-the country at the time was run by the military. this is presented in the film by the constant use of weaponry from both the gangs and the police.
-people in the favelas were seen as outsiders and were neglected by the government. the film presents the inevitable frustration felt by the civilians of the favelas through the robberies conducted by the gangs all the way through the film. the robberies take place usually in more affluent areas. this could be due to the lack of status and importance given to the poor, and so it is their way of exerting the little amount of power they do have over the upper class.

cinematography

Cinematography:

-A group of techniques used to capture images which can apply to both photography and film. This helps to create a certain atmosphere or feel.


camera angles:

high angle
bird eye view
eye level
low angle
over shoulder shot
canted angle

long shot

photographic techniques:
pan
tilt
tracking
hand held
zoom
aerial shot

camera frames:
two shot
mid shot
long shot
close up

film a-level

Reasons for choosing Film A-level:

I have an interest in the film industry and wold like to go into that field as a career. i would like to become a director of have a job similar to that. i also enjoy talking about and analysing films that i watch and like, and am often interested in the director and creators ideas behind the film.
i am looking forward to writing about films that we watch and also to create my own film, as i will be able to get an idea of the career i hope to pursue.