I have chosen “The Third of May 1808” by Francisco Goya‚ this painting was a big movement in art history it demonstrated the horrors of war. It was innovative because it was one of the first paintings of war. It showed a first person view of the horrific views that civilians had to witness during war. In 1808‚ Napoleon Bonaparte was conquering Europe. By March of that year‚ Madrid was occupied by French forces‚ and the Spanish monarchy had collapsed. On May 2‚ the people of Madrid rebelled against
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Director Research Project: Fernando Meirelles Fernando Meirelles is incontestably the face of modern Brazilian cinema. Not only has he been successful in bringing mass international recognition to the long neglected favelas of Rio de Janeiro through his directing of movies such as City of God (2003)‚ but he has also asserted a solid position within the North American film industry with films such 360 (2011). The response the former received after its release was unprecedented in national cinema
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City of God: Killing People is a Must City of God‚ directed by Fernando Meirelles and Katia Lund‚ is based on a true story of slum gangs of Rio De Janeiro in the 60’s. Rocket tells the story from his point of view about him and Lil’ Z growing up in the ghetto and they take on different paths in life. The city was dangerous and full of drugs‚ guns‚ gangs and killing. Rocket‚ had dreams of becoming a photographer one day. He did not want to fall into the violence and corruption and his only way out
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of God (Meirelles 2002) was an eye opening film about the life of the people living in favelas in Rio de Janeiro. It depicts the gruesome details of growing up in a slum and the choices youths must make in order to survive their reality. In an article by Joanne Laurier called “Sincere‚ but avoiding difficult questions”‚ Laurier attacks director Fernando Meirelles on his artistic choices when creating his film City of God (Meirelles 2002). However‚ Laurier completely misses what Meirelles brought
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students in which you explain the term Literary Genre and show them how to compare the telling of stories in the three texts from your comparative study. The framework of an answer on Literary Genre The Constant Gardener’ (TCG)– Directed by Fernando Meirelles ‘How Many Miles to Babylon’ (HMMB) – Written by Jennifer Johnston ‘Empire of the Sun’ – (ES) - Written by JG Ballard The answer should include: Section 1: Introduction Section 2: Different types of text First of all‚ fellow students
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In the film City of God‚ director Fernando Meirelles and Kàtia Lund utilize subtle yet effective cimatography techniques to call attention to the inequality that lies within the favelas of Brazil. City of God‚ released on January 17‚ 2003‚ focuses on the lives of two black boys‚ Lil Zé and Rocket‚ from the City of God. Rocket is the ambitious‚ kind‚ and charming photographer while Lil Zé is the as the callous‚ sinister‚ and selfish drug lord. Meirelles and Lund utilize this film in order to expose
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WJEC A Level Film Studies Essay City of God has been highly praised for raising awareness whilst also criticised for exploiting suffering. Where do you stand on this debate? Fernando Meirelles’ ‘City of God’ remains an energetic and vivid depiction of crime‚ violence‚ and death in the poverty-stricken areas of Rio de Janeiro. The complex tales of stolen adolescence and threatened innocence have long maintained an overwhelming effect on audiences; through explicit confrontation of such disconcerting
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The film that we screened in class was titled the City of God and was directed by Fernando Meirelles and Kátia Lund. The film spans three decades and starts with an escaped chicken that is getting chased by a neighborhood gang. The chicken then stops between the gang‚ Rocket and police then a flashback appears on screen. The first story is about the Tender Trio and how they rob business; however‚ on one of their biggest robbery (Motel) something goes tremendously wrong. The next stories are about
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from innocence to being a responsible contributing member of society. In this regard‚ Rudyard Kipling’s poem “If” is of particular import‚ as it embodies the theme of adulthood prevalent in other cultural media. In line with this theme is the Fernando Meirelles’ film City of God‚ which also tackles themes of growing up‚ albeit in a distinctly different environment and setting. Set in the backdrops of Brazil’s infamous favelas‚ City of God is a tale of adulthood and maturity in the face of poverty and
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Before the film even starts it is made abundantly clear that City of God is a transnational film via the use of its opening credit sequence. Not only are there are a multitude of production companies and distributors attached to the film‚ but probably more pertinent is the fact that the first to be highlighted is that of Miramax Films – a ‘North’ American founded company. This association with ‘North’ America early on is an obvious allusion to the fact that the film is transnational. However for
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