Film Analysis: Citizen Kane
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Focus on: The Making of a Great Film
Film Studies, West Linn High School
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In the space provided in the column labeled “Specific Example,” provide an example from the film which shows that you know the meaning
of the term. Be sure that your example describes as fully as possible—what the camera is doing, what the actor is doing, what technique is
employed—whatever you can use to show your understanding of the vocabulary.
CONSIDER THIS TO BE THE FINAL EXAM OF ALL YOUR FILM ANALYSES
VOCABULARY-define (1 point)
1. CLOSEUP-
2. DEEP FOCUS SHOT (1)
3. ESTABLISHING SHOT
4. LOW ANGLE
5. DOLLY
6. CLOSED FORM
(TIGHT FRAME)
7. MISE EN SCENE (1)
SPECIFIC EXAMPLE FROM FILM with your thoughts on why it was used. (3 points)
Film Analysis: Citizen Kane
Focus on: The Making of a Great Film
Film Studies, West Linn High School
typed answer for each question using complete
After watching Citizen Kane, answer the following questions. Please attach a
sentences and film vocabulary. Be sure to include a specific example to support your thoughts.
11. Citizen Kane was innovative
in its use of sound, such as
overlapping sound during
transitions. Describe how the film
uses sound to tell the story and
contribute to the themes. (5 points)
12. Citizen Kane is well known for
its use of deep-focus photography
and low-key lighting. Describe
the ways these techniques
contribute to the atmosphere and
the meaning of the film. (5 points)
13. Citizen Kane is told from
differing points of view. We learn
about Charles Foster Kane from a
newsreel, from interviews with
people who knew him, and from a
restlessly inquiring camera.
Discuss the use of multiple
perspectives in the film. How well
do these versions agree with one
another? How complete is the
final picture they present of Kane?
(5 points)
14. Based on what you have
learned this semester, why is
Citizen Kane considered one of
the greatest filmmaking efforts of
all time? (5 points)
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