Film#1
What is a feature film?
A longer movie that tells a complete story.
German Expressionist films were known for what type of sets?
Distorted and unusual sets
What is theatre
A live performance for an audience
Which Greek god was especially connected to theatre?
Dionysus
What helped feature films become popular?
Audiences enjoyed longer and more detailed stories
What did German Expressionist often use to create a dramatic mood?
Shadows and unusual acting
Where did Greek theatre begin
Athens, Greece
What was the chorus in Greek theatre?
A group that spoke, sang, or moved together.
What happened as movies became longer?
Filmmakers could tell more complex stories
What did German Expressionist filmmakers focus on expressing?
Emotions and inner feelings
Who is traditionally known as the first actor
Thespis
What are two major types of Greek drama?
Tragedy and comedy
What was one important early feature film?
The story of the Kelly Gang
Which movie is a famous example of German Expressionism?
The cabinet of Dr. Caligari
What do Thespis do that was important to theatre
Stepped away from the chorus and performed as a character
Why did Greek actor use mask
To help show different characters and emotions.
In what country did German Expressionism develop?
Germany
How did German Expressionism influence later films?
its visual style influenced horror and other film genres.
What were early Greek play connected to
Religious festivals
Why is Thespis important to theatre history?
He is traditionally considered the first actor.