Amelie Test Paper - 2011

Section 1

A. Briefly describe one important event in your chosen film (2)

- When Amelie Poulain encounters a hidden box in her apartment which contains memories from an unknown person.

B. Why is this event important? (3)

-This specific scene is a catalyst of the movie, due to this event Amelie becomes inspired and feels the need to help other people. Todorouv's theory links in with Amelie as it is the "disruption" of Amelie, this scene changed her life, instead of doing the same everyday choirs Amelie's creativity is set free and we begin to understand the personality of her and the pure simple pleasures in life.

 C. How is this film language used to show this event. Refer to one or two of the following (5)

            - Mise-en-scene, camerawork, sound, editing, performance

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rusty box past, doesnt speak, close ups, tracking shot the thing that fits the brick, wide angle to show the unconfortable atmoshperes shes in.

Section2

a. Name one female character from your chosen film (1)

b. Briefly describe the character (3)

c. Explain the importance of this character’s role in the film? (6)

d. How is gender represented in a key sequence from your chosen film (10)