Wednesday, 30 October 2019

Practice questions for 'Mustang'

Examples of practice questions:


A. With reference to 'Mustang', explore how either performance or mise-en-scene enrich meaning. Make detailed reference to particular sequences

B. With reference to 'Mustang', explore how either cinematography or sound enrich meaning. Make detailed reference to particular sequences

C. Discuss how aesthetics are used to communicate themes in 'Mustang'. Make detailed reference to particular sequences in your answer.

D. How useful has an ideological critical approach been in studying the representation in 'Mustang'?

E. How useful has an ideological critical approach been in studying the narrative of 'Mustang'?

F. "Analysing a film ideologically enhances our understanding". How far is this statement true of 'Mustang'?

G. How far are the themes of 'Mustang' revealed by the representation of gender in the film?

H. How far does an understanding of context enhance our enjoyment of 'Mustang'?

J. How far can it be said that 'Mustang' is a European film?



1. Choose 3 of the above questions and plan an answer for each.

2. Choose one of your answer plans and write your answer out in full using specific detailed examples.

NB.Please ensure you have completed all European context work.







Tuesday, 8 October 2019

Scene analysis of Mustang

Task.

You are individually required to prepare and present a PowerPoint analysing ONE SCENE of
'Mustang'(Erguven, 2015).

Your analysis must contain reference to at least TWO micro features  and ONE aspect of CONTEXT chosen from the following:
(you must confirm your choice of context with me before starting work)

Your PowerPoint should contain images (moving or static) and/or sound.

Choose from the following contexts:


1. Social/ Historical Context - gender issues in Turkey

2. New Turkish Film and/or Yesil camera - Film Audiences in Turkey

3. Political  context - is Mustang a European film?

4. Political  context - binaries in contemporary Turkish Society.

5. Representation of different age groups in Mustang

6. Production Context - funding

7. Production Context - Deniz ErGuven