MANIPAL ACADEMY OF HIGHER EDUCATION

4th SEMESTER BAMC DEGREE EXAMINATION – May - June 2021

SUBJECT CODE: BMC 2402 SUBJECT NAME: Introduction to Film

Time: 3 Hours Max. Marks: 50

Answer All Questions.

1. What contribution did Lumiere Brothers, George Melies, Edwin S. Porter and D. W.
Griffith make to the process of filmmaking? 5 marks

2. Critically examine the themes presented in the film Rashomon. Also include a note on
Akira Kurosawa. 10 marks

3. What is Italian neorealism? Explain, how Bicycle Thieves and Rome, Open City are
examples of neorealism, stylistically and thematically? 10 marks

4. Chart out the origins of Soviet Montage. Also explain 5 methods of montage with
examples. 5 marks

5. Modern Times and The Great Dictator mark a very important period in Charlie Chaplin’s
film career. How similar or different were these two films? What impact did they have on
Chaplin personally and his style of filmmaking? 10 marks

6. Critically examine the themes presented in the film Through The Olive Trees. Also
include a note on Abbas Kiarostami. 10 marks