Film Studies Flashcards Exam 3 Set 2

Flashcards for key vocabulary and concepts in film studies.

Japan's Film Tradition

Japan's film tradition began in the 1890s.

Post-WWII Influence on Japanese Cinema

After WWII, Japanese cinema was influenced by American culture and filmmaking styles.

Akira Kurosawa

The most honored Asian film director of the 20th century, influential globally.

International Appeal of Kurosawa's Films

Kurosawa's films appealed to international audiences because they were often dubbed and blended traditional Japanese themes with Western cinematic techniques.

Kurosawa and Martial Arts Films

Kurosawa helped introduce the martial arts genre to films.

"Throne of Blood"

An adaptation of Shakespeare’s Macbeth, with supernatural elements and feudal themes.

"Rashomon"

It uses multiple POVs to tell a story, challenging ideas of truth and perception.

"Ran"

Based on Shakespeare’s King Lear, featuring epic battle scenes and intimate shots.

Directors Influenced by Kurosawa

Steven Spielberg, Martin Scorsese, Francis Ford Coppola, George Lucas.

"CROWS"

Features Vincent Van Gogh (played by Martin Scorsese) struggling with art.

China’s Early Cinema Capital

Shanghai

Chinese Filmmakers During the Cultural Revolution

Many were imprisoned, and films were heavily censored.

Change During China's Liberalization

Western books and films became available, and Chinese films gained international attention.

Zhang Yimou

A famous Chinese director known for visually stunning martial arts films.

Films Directed by Zhang Yimou

House of Flying Daggers, Curse of the Golden Flower.

Unique Aspects of Zhang Yimou's Films

Used real soldiers and massive Hollywood-style sets.

Gong Li

A top Chinese actress, often compared to Meryl Streep.

Reason Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon was Banned in China

Due to censorship, despite its global success.

Hong Kong Cinema

Martial arts films and action spectacle.

Famous Hong Kong Martial Arts Actors

Bruce Lee, Jackie Chan, Jet Li, Chow Yun-Fat.

Most Popular Hong Kong Actor in US and Europe

Jackie Chan

Taiwanese Cinema

European cinematic traditions.

Ang Lee

A globally acclaimed director from Taiwan.

Ang Lee Film That Introduced "Wire Work"

Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon.

Starred in Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon and Known for Strong Female Roles

Michelle Yeoh.

Other Ang Lee Films

Brokeback Mountain, Life of Pi.

Oscars Won by Ang Lee for Best Director

Two

When South Korea Gained Independence from Japan

After WWII.

Type of Films That Dominated Early Korean Cinema Post-WWII

Political propaganda.

What Marks South Korea’s Current Film Success

The Golden Age, highlighted by Parasite winning 4 Oscars.

3 Stages of Film Production

Pre-production, production, post-production.

What Happens During Pre-Production

Buy screenplay, hire personnel, secure funding.

Adapted Screenplay

A screenplay based on another work (book, play, etc.).

What Happens During Production

The movie is filmed on set.

What Happens During Post-Production

Editing, marketing, and distribution.

How Much Producers Usually Earn From a Film Budget

3-6% of the budget plus points.

What is a "Point" in Film Production

1% of the film’s gross profit.

"Ancillary Rights"

Earnings from related products like DVDs or streaming.

"In Perpetuity"

Earnings continue as long as the product exists.

"Above the Line" Players

Screenwriters, producers, stars, composers, cinematographers.

Why Young Males and Mothers Are Important Audiences

Young males drive action movie sales; mothers bring entire families.

Percentage of Hollywood Sales From International Markets

80%

Amount of Hollywood's Revenue That is Domestic

20%

Country With No Government Censorship of Film/TV

United States.

What Agents Do For Actors

Negotiate roles and take 10% of income.

What Managers Do

Oversee overall career and take 10-15% of income.

Major Hollywood Talent Agencies

CAA (Creative Artists Agency), William Morris Agency.

How Long You Have to Pitch a Film to a Studio

About 2 minutes.

How Long Most Trailers Are

Less than 3 minutes.

Composition in Film

Actor placement on screen to convey meaning.

What Left-to-Right Movement Usually Symbolizes

Winning or strength.

What Right-to-Left Movement Usually Symbolizes

Vulnerability or weakness.

What Halos and Triangle Shapes Do in Film Composition

Focus viewer attention and create stable imagery.

What Eyes Are Often Considered in Film Symbolism

Windows to the soul.

First Woman to Run a Major Film Studio

Sherry Lansing.

First Woman to Win Best Director Oscar

Kathryn Bigelow.

Powerful Women in Film Production

Sherry Lansing, Gale Ann Hurd, Kathleen Kennedy, Amy Pascal, Barbra Streisand.

Hollywood’s Richest Filmmakers

George Lucas, Steven Spielberg, Oprah Winfrey.

CGI

Computer Generated Imagery.

Motion Capture

Capturing actor movements for digital characters.

Who Played Gollum Using Performance Capture

Andy Serkis.

Studio that Pioneered Modern Performance Capture

Lightstorm.