View a film by Alfred Hitchcock (choices listed on the Hitchcock Information Page) and address the following questions in essay form. Write a minimum of two pages on the film and be sure to cover the topics extensively. In addition to stating facts you have learned through research and study, clearly state your opinion of the film viewed. Make certain that you put your name on the essay.
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Questions/Topics to be addressed in essay:
Summary – Use one page to summarize the film. Discuss major plot points and character development.
Cameo– Identify where and when Alfred Hitchcock appeared in the film.
Film Technique – Were there any innovative filmmaking techniques employed in the making of this film? Do some research if necessary to support your answer.
Visuals – Describe two memorable visual moments from the film. What scenes were stunning visually? Fully describe those moments and your response to them. This is the most important part of your paper.
Assessment – What was your response to the film?
Alfred Hitchcock Information
ALFRED HITCHCOCK INFORMATION PAGE
Background Information: Born in England in 1899, died in the US in 1980. Alfred Hitchcock is certainly known as the master of suspense and his films differ greatly from today’s mystery or horror films. Perhaps the primary reason his work stands out lies in the fact that he engaged the audience so effectively with his meticulously planned work. In a Hitchcock film, much of the suspense is played out in the viewer’s mind; Hitchcock did an incredible job of convincing you that you had seen more than you actually had on film. However, that is not the primary reason for viewing his work within the context of an Art Appreciation course. As you watch a Hitchcock film, I want you to observe it as a visual feast. Many preparatory drawings were done prior to filming and it has been said that Hitchcock visualized every single shot before he began filming. His films are literally composed of thousands of perfectly composed images. Enjoy Hitchcock both as a storyteller and as a masterful visual artist.