English Essentials - Flying Through Film – Mise-en-scene in Looking for Richard (Stage 6, Years/Grades 11-12)

What does the term 'Mizon Sen' refer to in film analysis?

• The soundtrack of the film

• The staging and elements within the frame

• The script of the film

• The editing style used

What is the central theme explored in 'Looking for Richard'?

• The evolution of film technology

• The biography of Al Pacino

• The relevance of Shakespeare in modern times

• The historical accuracy of Shakespeare's plays

How are Elizabethan costumes used in 'Looking for Richard'?

• To highlight the comedic elements

• To depict the wealth of the characters

• To create a sense of historical accuracy

• To contrast with modern clothing and highlight contextual differences

What does low key lighting symbolize in the film?

• The comedic elements of the story

• The historical setting

• The struggle between good and evil

• The wealth of the characters

What is the effect of using Kiaro Scuro lighting on Richard's character?

• It highlights his inner moral struggle

• It emphasizes his wealth

• It shows his historical importance

• It makes him appear more humorous

What is the role of Proxemics in 'Looking for Richard'?

• To enhance the musical score

• To depict the wealth of characters

• To create a sense of space and context

• To highlight the comedic elements

How does Pacino use sound to connect the two worlds in the film?

• By incorporating non-diegetic sound like music and voiceovers

• By using only diegetic sound

• By avoiding any sound effects

• By using only dialogue

What is the significance of breaking the 4th wall in the film?

• To create a comedic effect

• To engage the audience directly and challenge social norms

• To depict historical accuracy

• To enhance the musical score

What lesson does Pacino aim to convey through 'Looking for Richard'?

• The importance of historical accuracy

• The corrupting power of ambition

• The evolution of film technology

• The comedic elements of Shakespeare

How does Pacino's approach to Shakespeare's text demonstrate its integrity?

• By strictly adhering to the original text

• By modernizing and democratizing the text

• By focusing solely on historical accuracy

• By avoiding any modern interpretations