Modern times (1936)

1. Film English
2017．10．12

2. Modern Times (1936)
• Dir. Charlie Chaplin (1889-1977)
• https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OUh7UTUZIXc

3. Discussion Qs for Modern Times
1. What could be the theme(s) of this film?
2. What is the function of the clock in the very beginning of the film(also
identify the type of the shot)?
3. What is the technique used to connect the two scenes “a flock of sheep”
and “a group of men out of the subway” and what meanings may be
brought out from this technique?
4. Identify the shots used in 1’58-2’28. How does the camera introduce the
factory?
5. Identify different types of machine(or during 2’28-23’34). What is the
relationship between man and machine?
6. Evaluate the scenes before 23’34. What are the shot types or camera movements
that attract you the most? Explain their functions in this film.