Essay Questions:
\nCompare the three narrative films we have watched in class (Gladiator, Saving Private Ryan,
\nSelma) by answering all the following questions. Make sure to be as specific as possible in your
\nexplanation, providing convincing arguments and detailed examples.
\n1.Identify similarities and\/or differences in the film content. (1 or 2 paragraphs)
\n-Do these films share any elements of historical content? You may refer to the presence or
\nabsence of real historical figures and historical places, as well as the facts and chronology of
\nactual historical events.
\n2. How do each of these films support or contradict Robert Rosenstone\u2019s views on the validity of
\ncinematic media for conveying historical knowledge? (1 or 2 paragraphs)
\n-You must engage directly with Rosenstone\u2019s \u201cReflections on What the Filmmaker Historian
\nDoes (to History)\u201d
\n3. Select one scene from one of the films that introduces inaccuracies, anachronisms, or
\nexaggerations. How do the elements of film form (mise-en-sc\u00e8ne, cinematography, editing and
\nsound) contribute to the representation of history in this scene? The goal is to be very specific,
\nprovide detailed descriptions, and use the correct terminology. (1 or 2 paragraphs)
\nKnowledge (345101MQ \u2013 W2023) Rozsa 2
\n-How does cinematic realism work within the film? Does it help make the story more believable,
\neven for aspects that are not historically accurate?
\n-How is cinematic temporality expressed? Does it create a clear continuous timeline of the
\nhistorical events depicted, or does it alter the chronology by going back and forth in time
\n(flashback, flashforward)?
\n4. In your opinion, which type of historical film has the most potential for making a
\ncontribution to historical discourse? (1 or 2 paragraphs)
\n-You must engage directly with Burgoyne\u2019s text \u201cThe Cinematic Writing of History: An
\nOverview\u201d <\/p>\n
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