Film Studies

Section A 10x2=20
Answer all the questions
1. Who is the father of Indian cinema and name his important films?
2. Which Indian film is a first talkie? Who is the maker of the film?
3. What are the themes of earlier Indian cinema? Give examples.
4. Name the earlier stars of Tamil cinema.
5. Which is the first Tamil talkie movie?
6. What is the difference between music and sound?
7. Name some of major studios of early Indian cinema.
8. Define Shot.
9. What is mis-en-scene?
10. Name a few international and Indian film reviewers.
Section B
Answer all the questions: 5x7=35
11. What is considered the golden age of Indian cinema? Explain.
(or)
Write brief note on silent cinema in India.

12. Comment on diegetic and non-diegetic music in cinema.

(or)
Discuss the role of camera angles in cinema.

13. Explain the importance of mis-en-scene in cinema.

(or)
Comment on the contribution of Satyajit Ray to Indian Cinema.
14. Comment on the connection between tamil cinema and politics.
(or)
Do you think there is a difference between commercial cinema and art cinema?
Explain.
15. Write a brief note on historical films.
(or)
Write a brief note on thrillers.

Section C

Answer all the questions: 3x15=45

16. Write an essay on the topic cinema and social responsibility. (Compulsory question)
17. Discuss the importance of script writing and direction
(or)
Write a review of a film that you have watched recently.
18. Write an essay on various popular genres of cinema.
(or)
Comment on the importance of cinematography and editing in cinema.