{"id":11815,"date":"2023-04-03T15:50:18","date_gmt":"2023-04-03T15:50:18","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.goodacademic.com\/blog\/questions\/watch-francois-truffauts-the-400-blows-his-1959-classic-about-the-mistakes-made-by-a-french-elementary-school-student-then-you-may-choose-from-one-1-of-the-four-other-films-below\/"},"modified":"2023-04-03T15:50:18","modified_gmt":"2023-04-03T15:50:18","slug":"watch-francois-truffauts-the-400-blows-his-1959-classic-about-the-mistakes-made-by-a-french-elementary-school-student-then-you-may-choose-from-one-1-of-the-four-other-films-below","status":"publish","type":"questions","link":"https:\/\/www.goodacademic.com\/blog\/questions\/watch-francois-truffauts-the-400-blows-his-1959-classic-about-the-mistakes-made-by-a-french-elementary-school-student-then-you-may-choose-from-one-1-of-the-four-other-films-below\/","title":{"rendered":"Watch Francois Truffaut\u2019s The 400 Blows, his 1959 classic about the mistakes made by a French elementary school student. Then you may choose from ONE (1) of the four other films below."},"content":{"rendered":"

After watching The 400 Blows and the film of your choice, use the knowledge you have learned thus far in class to compare and contrast the two films.<\/p>\n

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FILMS<\/div>\n
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Use IMDB or Wikipedia to read synopses.<\/div>\n
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\u2022 The 400 Blows (1960; Kanopy), directed by Francois Truffaut (REQUIRED).<\/div>\n
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Then choose ONE of the following:<\/div>\n
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\u2022 Clueless (1995), directed by Amy Heckerling (United States; Swank)<\/div>\n
\u2022 Ghost in the Shell (1996), directed by Mamoru Oshii (Japan; Swank)<\/div>\n
\u2022 Amores Perros (2000), directed by Alejandro Gonz\u00e1lez I\u00f1\u00e1rritu (Mexico; Swank)<\/div>\n
\u2022 Being 17 (2016), directed by Andr\u00e9 T\u00e9chin\u00e9 (France; Amazon Prime)FILMS<\/div>\n
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REQUIREMENTS<\/div>\n
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\u2022 It will be up to you to come up with an argument that encompasses both films.<\/div>\n
\u2022 You will need to compare and contrast several elements of the films, developing a multi-perspective analysis of local, global, international, and communication issues throughout the films.<\/div>\n
\u2022 One other source besides Louis Giannetti\u2019s Understanding Movies is required. You cannot cite IMDB or Wikipedia. Research the background of the director. If you have time to watch another of his or her films, I encourage you.<\/div>\n
\u2022 You will then write a 4-5 double-spaced page paper IN APA STYLE that analyzes and exposes what you learned from the course about the given films.REQUIREMENTS<\/div>\n
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As your paper will analyze films directed\/written by people from different countries, it is crucial to dissect how these filmmakers approach the elements of filmmaking to tell a narrative. Choose THREE elements from the list below.<\/div>\n
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\u2022 Film Structure<\/div>\n
\u2022 Cinematography<\/div>\n
\u2022 Design<\/div>\n
\u2022 Editing<\/div>\n
\u2022 Acting<\/div>\n
\u2022 Sound<\/div>\n
\u2022 Genre<\/div>\n
\u2022 Visual effects<\/div>\n
\u2022 Screen Reality<\/div>\n
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Make sure you explain each component you choose in detail and defend your arguments with sources!<\/span><\/div>\n
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Be sure to write your paper in APA format citing the text when necessary. Include an abstract, introduction, body paragraphs, conclusion and reference page. The paper will be submitted to the Turnitin Dropbox on Canvas.As your paper will analyze films directed\/written by people from different countries, it is crucial to dissect how these filmmakers approach the elements of filmmaking to tell a narrative. Choose THREE elements from the list below.<\/div>\n
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\u2022 Film Structure<\/div>\n
\u2022 Cinematography<\/div>\n
\u2022 Design<\/div>\n
\u2022 Editing<\/div>\n
\u2022 Acting<\/div>\n
\u2022 Sound<\/div>\n
\u2022 Genre<\/div>\n
\u2022 Visual effects<\/div>\n
\u2022 Screen Reality<\/div>\n
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CRITERIA<\/div>\n
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I will deduct points for poor grammar, informality of expression, and failure to comply with APA style. If you don\u2019t have a manual, see below.<\/div>\n
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Don\u2019t be informal. You\u2019re writing a paper, not a discussion. Don\u2019t offer opinions that sound like social media posts. Writing, \u201cWomen on the Verge of a Nervous Breakdown had incredible performances!\u201d will get you points knocked off.<\/div>\n
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Use topic sentences. These are the first sentences of your paragraphs, the organizing ideas. For example: \u201cThanks to its use of deep focus and Walter Murch\u2019s sound design, Apocalypse Now recreates the experience of barely surviving a war in Southeast Asia.\u201d<\/div>\n
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You must cite Understanding Movies and any relevant secondary sources. If you have seen movies to which you can compare The 400 Blows and the other film of your choice, also cite them. Your paper will be richer if it demonstrates a familiarity with film as a cross-generational conversation.<\/div>\n
 CRITERIA<\/div>\n
 <\/div>\n
I will deduct points for poor grammar, informality of expression, and failure to comply with APA style. If you don\u2019t have a manual, see below.<\/div>\n
 <\/div>\n
Don\u2019t be informal. You\u2019re writing a paper, not a discussion. Don\u2019t offer opinions that sound like social media posts. Writing, \u201cWomen on the Verge of a Nervous Breakdown had incredible performances!\u201d will get you points knocked off.<\/div>\n
 <\/div>\n
Use topic sentences. These are the first sentences of your paragraphs, the organizing ideas. For example: \u201cThanks to its use of deep focus and Walter Murch\u2019s sound design, Apocalypse Now recreates the experience of barely surviving a war in Southeast Asia.\u201d<\/div>\n
 <\/div>\n
You must cite Understanding Movies and any relevant secondary sources. If you have seen movies to which you can compare The 400 Blows and the other film of your choice, also cite them. Your paper will be richer if it demonstrates a familiarity with film as a cross-generational conversation.<\/div>\n
 CRITERIA<\/div>\n
 <\/div>\n
I will deduct points for poor grammar, informality of expression, and failure to comply with APA style. If you don\u2019t have a manual, see below.<\/div>\n
 <\/div>\n
Don\u2019t be informal. You\u2019re writing a paper, not a discussion. Don\u2019t offer opinions that sound like social media posts. Writing, \u201cWomen on the Verge of a Nervous Breakdown had incredible performances!\u201d will get you points knocked off.<\/div>\n
 <\/div>\n
Use topic sentences. These are the first sentences of your paragraphs, the organizing ideas. For example: \u201cThanks to its use of deep focus and Walter Murch\u2019s sound design, Apocalypse Now recreates the experience of barely surviving a war in Southeast Asia.\u201d<\/div>\n
 <\/div>\n
You must cite Understanding Movies and any relevant secondary sources. If you have seen movies to which you can compare The 400 Blows and the other film of your choice, also cite them. Your paper will be richer if it demonstrates a familiarity with film as a cross-generational conversation.<\/div>\n
 CRITERIA<\/div>\n
 <\/div>\n
I will deduct points for poor grammar, informality of expression, and failure to comply with APA style. If you don\u2019t have a manual, see below.<\/div>\n
 <\/div>\n
Don\u2019t be informal. You\u2019re writing a paper, not a discussion. Don\u2019t offer opinions that sound like social media posts. Writing, \u201cWomen on the Verge of a Nervous Breakdown had incredible performances!\u201d will get you points knocked off.<\/div>\n
 <\/div>\n
Use topic sentences. These are the first sentences of your paragraphs, the organizing ideas. For example: \u201cThanks to its use of deep focus and Walter Murch\u2019s sound design, Apocalypse Now recreates the experience of barely surviving a war in Southeast Asia.\u201d<\/div>\n
 <\/div>\n
You must cite Understanding Movies and any relevant secondary sources. If you have seen movies to which you can compare The 400 Blows and the other film of your choice, also cite them. Your paper will be richer if it demonstrates a familiarity with film as a cross-generational conversation.<\/div>\n
 CRITERIA<\/div>\n
 <\/div>\n
I will deduct points for poor grammar, informality of expression, and failure to comply with APA style. If you don\u2019t have a manual, see below.<\/div>\n
 <\/div>\n
Don\u2019t be informal. You\u2019re writing a paper, not a discussion. Don\u2019t offer opinions that sound like social media posts. Writing, \u201cWomen on the Verge of a Nervous Breakdown had incredible performances!\u201d will get you points knocked off.<\/div>\n
 <\/div>\n
Use topic sentences. These are the first sentences of your paragraphs, the organizing ideas. For example: \u201cThanks to its use of deep focus and Walter Murch\u2019s sound design, Apocalypse Now recreates the experience of barely surviving a war in Southeast Asia.\u201d<\/div>\n
 <\/div>\n
You must cite Understanding Movies and any relevant secondary sources. If you have seen movies to which you can compare The 400 Blows and the other film of your choice, also cite them. Your paper will be richer if it demonstrates a familiarity with film as a cross-generational conversation.<\/div>\n
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ACCESS<\/div>\n
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Available on Kanopy, Swank, and Amazon Prime. Several public libraries and our FIU library have these films available for checkout on DVD or Blu-ray.<\/div>\n
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FORMAT<\/div>\n
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Your paper is to be written in an APA-Style format. This includes the following:<\/div>\n
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\u2022 12-point font<\/div>\n
\u2022 Times New Roman font<\/div>\n
\u2022 Double-spaced<\/div>\n
\u2022 1-inch margins<\/div>\n
\u2022 cover page<\/div>\n
\u2022 reference page<\/div>\n
\u2022 in-text citations<\/div>\n
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For more detailed instructions and information on how to write an APA-style paper, please visit https:\/\/owl.english.purdue.edu\/owl\/. There is an extensive databank on how to incorporate in-text citations, and properly format your references.<\/div>\n
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Some helpful questions:<\/div>\n
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1. What genre is my film?<\/div>\n
2. What uses of tilts and pans as well as close, medium, and long shot do the director and cinematographer (DP) use to tell their story? Any examples of deep focus?<\/div>\n
3. If the film uses Foley, match, or jump cuts, how?<\/div>\n
4. What mode of reality is my film in?<\/div>\n
5. Are there uses of matte drawings, miniatures, or green screens?<\/div>\n
6. How does the composer use music diegetically and non-diegetically? If the film uses ambient sound, how?ACCESS<\/div>\n
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Available on Kanopy, Swank, and Amazon Prime. Several public libraries and our FIU library have these films available for checkout on DVD or Blu-ray. <\/span><\/div>\n
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<\/div>\n
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For more detailed instructions and information on how to write an APA-style paper, please visit https:\/\/owl.english.purdue.edu\/owl\/. There is an extensive databank on how to incorporate in-text citations, and properly format your references.<\/div>\n
 <\/div>\n
 <\/div>\n
Available on Kanopy, Swank, and Amazon Prime. Several public libraries and our FIU library have these films available for checkout on DVD or Blu-ray.<\/div>\n
 <\/div>\n
 <\/div>\n
Some helpful questions:<\/div>\n
 <\/div>\n
1. What genre is my film?<\/div>\n
2. What uses of tilts and pans as well as close, medium, and long shot do the director and cinematographer (DP) use to tell their story? Any examples of deep focus?<\/div>\n
3. If the film uses Foley, match, or jump cuts, how?<\/div>\n
4. What mode of reality is my film in?<\/div>\n
5. Are there uses of matte drawings, miniatures, or green screens?<\/div>\n
6. How does the composer use music diegetically and non-diegetically? If the film uses ambient sound, how?<\/div>\n
 <\/p>\n
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