Canadian Film Analysis.
Using theories rooted in cultural studies (e.g. Marxism, feminism), write an analytical paper about a Canadian fiction-narrative film. Your paper can be about a short or feature-length fictional narrative film as long as it is live action (not animation). The film can be working in any genre (e.g. comedy, horror, youth, bio-pic, adventure, etc.). NO DOCUMENTARIES! Write a cultural analysis of a Canadian film using a clearly stated theoretical frame such as semiotics, Marxism, feminism. The key focus of your analysis is to examine how the film reflects Canadian society, history and/or culture through the filmmakers’ use of imagery (mise-en-scene), iconography, sound, music, editing, casting (e.g. stars), etc. The key question is: how is Canada cinematically represented or imagined as a nation in the film? Your Paper Must Include the following: 1. Film’s production details: o Brief plot synopsis (1-2 sentences). o Principle cast o Key Creatives – director, writer, producer, etc. o Running time o Genre o Production Company o Release date 2. Image from film. This can be an image from the internet or a screen capture. 3. Cultural Analysis (750 words) 4. References (APA Style). Your paper is required to use 3 scholarly references. Your Analysis Must Include the following: • Introduction: • Begin with an interesting opening statement about the film that grabs the reader’s attention. • Provide a thesis statement. What is your main argument, and how will you prove it? • Main Argument: • Key points that provide evidence for your thesis. • Cite specific examples from the film. • Supporting theoretical evidence (e.g. Marx, Saussaure). 3 scholarly references. • Conclusion: • Short summary of how you proved your argument. • What was unique about your analysis?