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Cinematic Genres and Directorial Styles

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Genres and Styles


Learning goals:
This activity aims to explore various cinematic genres and the distinct directorial styles within them. Students will analyze how directors’ choices in storytelling, visual techniques, and thematic elements contribute to the uniqueness of different genres.


Learning activities:
Presentation and Comparison:

  1. Each group should create a presentation that includes:
    • An introduction to the chosen genre
    • Overview of the selected directors’ backgrounds and key films
    • In-depth analysis of one or more scenes from each director’s films, showcasing their distinctive styles
    • A comparison of the directorial approaches within the same genre, highlighting similarities and differences
  2. Presentations should be engaging, well-structured, and include visual aids such as clips, images, and examples.