What elements of cinema are at play, and how do they enhance or distract from the overall goal? How does the subject matter make a difference? What is the “so what” or why does the director present the content in the way that he/she does? How does it matter in the world?

The Wonders of World Cinema  Run Lola Run (Tom Tykwer, 1998) Mini-essay, 2 pages Find a way into the film by examining an element that you believe is crucial to your making meaning from the experience of viewing it.   The following compilation of questions is meant to help spark your ideas.  One of these questions […]