Film as Sociology

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Which film theory argues that films are a reflection of the society in which they are made?

  1. Auteur Theory

  2. Formalist Theory

  3. Marxist Theory

  4. Psychoanalytic Theory


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Marxist theory argues that films are a reflection of the economic and social conditions of the society in which they are made.

Which film director is known for his use of realism and social commentary in his films?

  1. Alfred Hitchcock

  2. Martin Scorsese

  3. Ken Loach

  4. Stanley Kubrick


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Ken Loach is a British film director known for his use of realism and social commentary in his films.

Which film movement of the 1960s and 1970s was characterized by its focus on social and political issues?

  1. French New Wave

  2. Italian Neorealism

  3. New Hollywood

  4. Cinema Novo


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

The New Hollywood movement of the 1960s and 1970s was characterized by its focus on social and political issues.

Which film genre is often used to explore social issues and problems?

  1. Action

  2. Comedy

  3. Drama

  4. Horror


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

The drama genre is often used to explore social issues and problems.

Which film technique is used to create a sense of realism in a film?

  1. Long takes

  2. POV shots

  3. Handheld camera

  4. Jump cuts


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

The handheld camera technique is often used to create a sense of realism in a film.

Which film theory argues that films are a form of communication that can be used to convey messages and ideas?

  1. Auteur Theory

  2. Formalist Theory

  3. Semiotic Theory

  4. Psychoanalytic Theory


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Semiotic theory argues that films are a form of communication that can be used to convey messages and ideas.

Which film director is known for his use of allegory and symbolism in his films?

  1. Ingmar Bergman

  2. Andrei Tarkovsky

  3. Luis Buñuel

  4. Federico Fellini


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Ingmar Bergman is a Swedish film director known for his use of allegory and symbolism in his films.

Which film movement of the 1920s and 1930s was characterized by its focus on social realism?

  1. German Expressionism

  2. French New Wave

  3. Italian Neorealism

  4. Soviet Montage


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Italian Neorealism was a film movement of the 1920s and 1930s that was characterized by its focus on social realism.

Which film genre is often used to explore the darker side of human nature?

  1. Action

  2. Comedy

  3. Drama

  4. Horror


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The horror genre is often used to explore the darker side of human nature.

Which film technique is used to create a sense of suspense or anxiety in a film?

  1. Long takes

  2. POV shots

  3. Handheld camera

  4. Jump cuts


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The jump cut technique is often used to create a sense of suspense or anxiety in a film.

Which film theory argues that films are a form of art that can be used to express the filmmaker's personal vision?

  1. Auteur Theory

  2. Formalist Theory

  3. Marxist Theory

  4. Psychoanalytic Theory


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Auteur theory argues that films are a form of art that can be used to express the filmmaker's personal vision.

Which film director is known for his use of long takes and slow cinema in his films?

  1. Alfred Hitchcock

  2. Martin Scorsese

  3. Ken Loach

  4. Andrei Tarkovsky


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Andrei Tarkovsky is a Russian film director known for his use of long takes and slow cinema in his films.

Which film movement of the 1950s and 1960s was characterized by its focus on the individual and their place in society?

  1. French New Wave

  2. Italian Neorealism

  3. New Hollywood

  4. Cinema Novo


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The French New Wave movement of the 1950s and 1960s was characterized by its focus on the individual and their place in society.

Which film genre is often used to explore the human condition?

  1. Action

  2. Comedy

  3. Drama

  4. Horror


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

The drama genre is often used to explore the human condition.

Which film technique is used to create a sense of disorientation or confusion in a film?

  1. Long takes

  2. POV shots

  3. Handheld camera

  4. Jump cuts


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

The handheld camera technique is often used to create a sense of disorientation or confusion in a film.

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