Genre
German Expressionism
Tim Burton
Corpse Bride
Film Techniques
100
Define the term 'auteur' in a full sentence.
An auteur is a director whose films are often easily distinguishable through their development of a unique style (visual/set design/sounds) or a distinct thematic focus.
100
What century did German Expressionism begin?
early 20th century.
100
What is Tim Burtons job? List one of his movies.
TimBurton is film maker, director, auteur, producer (guessing one of these words is correct)
100
identify ONE Tim Burton stylistic feature in this image.
- sunken eyes
- pale skin
- dark clothes/ colours
- ghost
100
What can a character’s facial expression tell the audience?
A. What clothes they are wearing
B. How the character is feeling
C. Where the scene is set
D. What time of day it is
b
200
guess the two words:Goth horror, a s__________e of horror literature, is characterised by a focus on suspense and f________.
subgenre and fear
200
What is the difference between subjective experience VS objective experience.
depiction of artist's inner emotions and subjective (your opinion) experiences over objective (fact) reality.
200
Use two appropriate adjectives to describe Tim Burton Films.
eerie, creepy, dark, horror, gothic, magical, fantastical, unrealistic, uncanny etc
200
how would you describe the lighting in this image in one- two full sentences.
- low dim lighting
- cool tones
- chiaroscuro
-shadows
200
Why might a director use dark lighting in a film scene?
A. To show that it’s a comedy
B. To make the scene feel happy and bright
C. To create a scary or serious mood
D. To show the character is outside
c
300
List three features of Gothic Horror. (what can you guarantee will always be in a gothic horror movie NOT just Tim Burton films.
- Use of Gothic motifs
- Gloomy and decaying settings: Think haunted houses, castles with secret passages.
- Supernatural elements: Ghosts, vampires, witches, etc.
- Themes of isolation and confinement: Both physical and mental confinement can be explored.
- Creating a dark and eerie atmosphere that can evoke a sense of dread, unease and terror in the audience
- Romantic elements: often involving damsels in distress and heroes.
300
List three features found in German Expressionist films.
- used bright, clashing colours, flat shapes, and jagged brushstrokes.
- Defined as the rejection of Western conventions
- Rejects the depiction of reality
- Widely distorted for emotional effect.
- Not necessarily aesthetically pleasing
300
List three visual features that you can ALWAYS find in a Tim Burton film. Think of the colours, facial features he always uses.
stripes, dull colouring, sunken faces, gloomy atmosphere,
300
describe this characters facial expressions and the lighting.
- demand gaze, raised eyebrows, Overall Emotion: A mix of sadness, betrayal, and rising anger—heightened by the intense eye contact and still posture.
- shadowing, backlighting, contrast of colour
300
What is the purpose of a close-up shot?
A. To show a wide view of the setting
B. To focus on a character’s emotions or details
C. To follow the character while they run
D. To show two people talking
B