Year 11 - Film Studies - Term 2 - Homework 4

Which of these characters do we NOT meet in the opening scene?

• Butcher

• Tsotsi

• Miriam

• Boston

Which of the following techniques are used to build tension in the final scene? (Choose 2)

• Cross cuts between locations

• Low angle shots

• Non-diegetic drum beat

• High key lighting

Which of the following elements of mise-en-scene reflect Tsotsi's redemption?

• contrast in costume from Act 1 to Act 3

• Slow cut rate

• use of props

• dissolve transition

List the props that we see in the opening scene.

Which element of mise-en-scene symbolises the social divide between the Dubes and Tsotsi in the final scene?

• the costume

• the steel gate

• the police

• the wide street

Describe similarities between Tsotsi and Slumdog Millionaire.

Which of the following films have linear narratives? (choose 3)

• Slumdog Millionaire

• Tsotsi

• Whiplash

• E.T.

• Invasion of the Body Snatchers

Which of the following films have circular narratives? (choose 2)

• Slumdog Millionaire

• Tsotsi

• Whiplash

• Invasion of the Body Snatchers

Which of the following films was directed by Damien Chazelle?

• Whiplash

• Tsotsi

• E.T.

• Invasion of the Body Snatchers

Which of the following is a key theme in E.T?

• Tolerance and Acceptance

• Fear of outsiders

• Redemption

• Fate