International Film Comparison Paper
Watch Francois Truffaut’s The 400 Blows, his 1959 classic about the mistakes made by a French elementary school student. Then you may choose from ONE (1) of the four other films below. After watching The 400 Blows and the film of your choice, use the knowledge you have learned thus far in class to compare and contrast the two films.
FILMS
Use IMDB or Wikipedia to read synopses.
The 400 Blows (1960; Kanopy), directed by Francois Truffaut (REQUIRED).
Then choose ONE of the following:
Clueless (1995), directed by Amy Heckerling (United States; Swank)
Ghost in the Shell (1996), directed by Mamoru Oshii (Japan; Swank)
Amores Perros (2000), directed by (Mexico; Swank)
Being 17 (2016), directed by (France; Amazon Prime)
REQUIREMENTS
Come up with an argument that encompasses both films.
Compare and contrast several elements of the films, developing a multi- perspective analysis of local, global, international, and communication issues throughout the films.
One other source besides Louis Giannetti’s Understanding Movies is required. You cannot cite IMDB or Wikipedia. Research the background of the director.
Then write a 4-5 double-spaced page paper IN APA STYLE that analyzes and
exposes what you learned from the course about the given films.
As your paper will analyze films directed/written by people from different countries, it is crucial to dissect how these filmmakers approach the elements of filmmaking to tell a narrative. Choose THREE elements from the list below.
Film Structure
Cinematography
Design
Editing
Acting
Sound
Genre
Visual effects
Screen Reality
Alejandro González Iñárritu
André Téchiné
Make sure you explain each component you choose in detail and defend your arguments with sources!
Be sure to write your paper in APA format citing the text when necessary. Include an abstract, introduction, body paragraphs, conclusion and reference page.
