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1. Task - you need to conduct a theme and technical construction comparison of a director
of your choice. Watch 3 films by the same director and fill out the sheet listing, for
each film
Themes & technical construction of;
 Psycho (1960)
 Vertigo (1958)
 Rear Window (1954)
All directed by Alfred Hitchcock
THEMES
PSYCHO VERTIGO REAR WINDOW
Murder Lies Murder
Theft Murder Spying on people
Suspense/MacGuffin Love/love interest Relationships
Criminals Mental state Suspense/MacGuffin
Blonde female lead Suspense/MacGuffin Criminals
Horror Doubles Blonde female lead
Criminals
Blonde female lead
TECHNIQUES
PSYCHO VERTIGO REAR WINDOW
Close ups Long shots Long shots
Dramatic music Rear projections POV
Rear projection Close ups Close ups
Long shots POV
Soundtrack
POV