Choose ONE PAIR of films from the options below, and write an 7-8 page analytical
essay with a clear, argumentative thesis. You are free to choose any specific focus for
your thesis.
- Stagecoach (1939, John Ford) & On the Waterfront (1954, Elia Kazan)
- Bicycle Thieves (1948, Vittorio De Sica) & Pather Panchali (1955, Satyajit Ray)