- •Unit 2 Cinema Part 1. General Overview Lead-in
- •Reading
- •Why we Should not be Ashamed of What we Like to Watch
- •Exercises
- •Talking and Writing
- •Role-play
- •Additional Language Exercises
- •Unit 2 Cinema Part 2 Action & Adventure Lead-in
- •Reading
- •Exercises
- •Viewer Comments:
- •Exercises
- •Talking and Writing
- •Role-play
- •Additional Language Exercises
- •Translation Exercise
- •Unit 2 Cinema Part 3. Moguls and Others Lead-in
- •Reading
- •Breaking the Mold
- •Avoiding Typecasting
- •Feels Like Home
- •Appearance
- •Characters
- •Choosing a Role
- •Producer
- •Love for Acting
- •Drawbacks of Fame
- •Epilogue
- •Exercises
- •Talking and Writing
- •Role-play
- •Additional Vocabulary Exercises
- •Unit 2 Cinema Part 4 Ukrainian Scene Lead-in
- •18 World premieres and 3 directing debuts in the berlinale competition 2002
- •Plot Outline
- •Editorial Review
- •Press Conference in Kyiv
- •The Washington Post, October 2, 2002; Page c01, abridged
- •Exercises
- •Reading
- •Bohdan Stupka
- •Role-play
- •Plan of film production for 2001- 2002 at the National Alexander Dovzhenko Film Studio
Exercises
Explain the meanings and give examples of usage of the following words from the text above. Use the chart below.
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debut, entry, opulent, atrocities, opus, elusive, run, numerically, sumptuous, vein, escapism, instalment, hype, enlist, pan, sensibilities, akin
Translate the sentences below incorporating the vocabulary of the previous exercise.
1. Це не буде серйозний фільм – чистий ескапізм і відхід від реальності. 2. Його перша п’єса йшла в Вест Енді протягом трьох місяців. 3. До початку другої половини сторіччя населення обох міст кількісно вирівнялось. 4. Всі жінки були ошатно зодягнуті в чорні вечірні сукні. 5. Незважаючи на весь рекламний галас, фільм не дав касових зборів. 6. Цього року ми зібрали рекордну кількість учасників. 7 Попри всі хвороби та злидні письменника світ побачив найкращий твір. 8. Репортери образили її почуття, розголосивши деталі приватного життя. 9. Оглядова екскурсія передбачає час, щоб помилуватися розкішною величчю палацу султана. 10. Політик виголосив промову, з якої було важко зрозуміти, що він хотів сказати. 11. Другий роман автора написаний вельми в такому ж дусі як і перший. 12. У листопадовому випуску публікуватиметься наступна частина роману. Критики розгромили організацію фестивалю. 13. В документальній стрічці показані найжахливіші страхіття війни.
Match the words in the left and right columns to restore the collocations from the text. Give the context where they are used.
e. g. "running in competition". It says in the article that some films will participate in the contest, that is, run in competition for being the best in different nominations.
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round off |
life |
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in an assertive |
campaign |
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opulent |
images |
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selection |
but simple |
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hefty |
opus |
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promotional |
history |
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stormy |
atrocities |
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numerically |
vein |
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political |
compositions |
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anything |
young girls |
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committed |
the program |
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stir |
help |
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baroque |
mystification |
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rediscover |
committee |
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image |
argument |
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enlist |
of cacophony |
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sumptuously |
loaded table |
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in the midst |
small part |
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Answer the questions on the above materials.
What is the film's story at the 52nd Berlin International Film Festival 2002?
Who directed the film and what is the director's credo?
What genre is the film?
Where is the film set and what is the plot outline?
Who stars in the picture?
Why is the media wary or hostile towards the film?
Why is Mazepa's portrayal referred to as elusive?
Why do you think the film needs a massive promotional campaign before a run in Ukraine?
In your opinion, where is the picture likely to score? What are the opinions of those who have already seen this cinematographic work? In both cases, use the chart below to tick the categories representing the film's strengths and put a cross for weaknesses.
Landmark in national cinema
Real characters, with real problems
Ingenuity of the Story
Humour
Cast & Performances
Direction
Camera work
Score & Soundtrack
Work on Many Levels
Blend of genres
Work on Emotions
Film's Message
Gives Role Models for Youth & Recipes
Characters
Quality of Script & Dialogue
Memorable Scenes
Symbolism
Special Effects and Technical Excellence
How will you categorise the picture as to its being sheer, mass, light or mere entertainment; low-brow, middle-brow or high-brow production? How will/does/did it gross at the box office? Give your opinion and/or evidence.
How much did the film production staff below contribute to the film's acclaim?
Director, Scriptwriter, Producer, Music Director, Casting Director, Set Director, Costume Designer, Make-up Director, Visual Effects Supervisor, Production Designer, Director of Photography, Sound Engineer, Film Editor, Technical Director