Major historical film movements, such as German Expressionism and Italian Neorealism, and their defining traits.
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- German Expressionism is characterized by what visual element?
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Distorted angles, exaggerated shadows, and painted sets creating psychological intensity- Soviet Montage Theory emphasizes what aspect of filmmaking?
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The power of editing and juxtaposition to create meaning- Italian Neorealism is known for using what type of performers?
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Non-professional actors from everyday life- Where does Italian Neorealism typically shoot its scenes?
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Real locations and streets rather than studio sets- Surrealism in cinema features what kind of narrative logic?
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Dream logic and irrational sequences that challenge rational understanding- What is the primary philosophy of Dada film?
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Anti-art and absurdist rejection of logic, meaning, and rational convention- Film Noir is characterized by what lighting technique?
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Low-key lighting creating high contrast and shadow- The femme fatale is an iconic character type in what film movement?
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Film Noir- Formalism in cinema prioritizes what over narrative?
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The formal cinematic elements like composition, editing, and visual structure- The French New Wave is known for what editing technique?
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Jump cuts that violate classical continuity editing- What does the French New Wave challenge about conventional cinema?
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Narrative linearity, authorial invisibility, and classical film form- Kammerspielfilm focuses on what kind of drama?
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Intimate psychological dramas set in confined domestic spaces- Cinéma Vérité uses what equipment innovation to capture reality?
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Hand-held cameras and portable equipment- How does Direct Cinema differ from Cinéma Vérité?
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Direct Cinema avoids any filmmaker intervention or narration- What technical rule does Dogme 95 emphasize?
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Handheld camera, natural lighting, no artificial effects, minimal equipment
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