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Strictly Ballroom

directed by Baz Luhrmann

This unit was prepared by Lorraine Bowan, Narrabeen Sports High School

Focus questions


Activity
  1. Working in pairs, prepare a dialogue in which the director outlines the meaning and attitudes he wishes to convey in two scenes and the director of photography suggests the techniques he will use to accomplish the task. Present orally to the class using visual aids.

    Outcomes:  3,4,5,6,7,8,9,11,12,13
     
  2. Create a PowerPoint presentation of 15 to 20 slides which examines the way in which image conveys meaning in three scenes. Make your presentation to the class.

    Outcomes:  3,4,5,6,7,8,9,11,12,13
     
  3. Bruce Dern is quoted as saying, “In Hitchcock's eyes the movement was dramatic, not the acting. When he wanted the audience to be moved, he moved the camera.”

    To what extent could this comment be applied to Baz Luhrmann’s work in Strictly Ballroom? You may wish to use other still or motion pictures you have studied in this module by way of comparison and or contrast. Answer in essay form.

    Outcomes:  1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8,10,11,12,13
     
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