The document discusses different elements of filmmaking including shots and camerawork, characters and characterization, symbolism, and dialogue and music. It notes that establishing mood through camerawork and lighting is important, as is three-dimensional and morally ambiguous characters. Symbolism through repeated motifs and shots that create unity is also discussed. Dialogue is limited at times, replaced by music to convey meaning.

3. “ To tell a story that needs the scale of a myth, you need a country that has a mythic dimension – and America does”

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6. Shots and Camerawork Characters and Characterisation Symbolism Dialogue and Music Ingredients

7. Creates moods. Lack of close-ups. Positioning of shadows, no harsh lights. Use of colour. Set design. “ I learned storytelling by doing theatre – by telling many stories over the course of two-and-a half hours to an audience without recourse to close-up and without recourse to the moving camera” Shots and Camerawork

15. Shots and Camerawork Characters and Characterisation Symbolism Dialogue and Music Ingredients

16. Casting of the actors is crucial. Two types of directors. He obviously gets the most out of his cast. Actual characters’ representation and portrayal is important. All characters are three dimensional, they all have faults and strengths. “ There are all sorts of ways of getting a level of performance out of somebody” Characters and Characterisation

18. Casting of the actors is crucial. Two types of directors. He obviously gets the most out of his cast. Actual characters’ representation and portrayal is important. All characters are three dimensional, they all have faults and strengths. “ One of the things I’m attracted to is the morally ambivalent central characters who are capable of good and bad, and the story is told in shades of grey. I think the best drama doesn’t offer those easy solutions.” Characters and Characterisation

19. Shots and Camerawork Characters and Characterisation Symbolism Dialogue and Music Ingredients

20. Motifs and symbols are used extensively. Repeated objects or shots. Associate them with characters. Some are common to all of his films. Create unity between scenes. Symbolism

22. “ like death, we cannot control water. It just comes.”

24. Motifs and symbols are used extensively. Repeated objects or shots. Associate them with characters. Some are common to all of his films. Create unity between scenes. “ Movies though are only good if it entertains you, moves you or grips you. It’s not good for you just because it has a message.” Symbolism

25. Shots and Camerawork Characters and Characterisation Symbolism Dialogue and Music Ingredients

26. Voice-over narration. Limited dialogue for effect. Replaces dialogue with music. Dialogue and Music