Compare and contrast the two chosen films, and argue that not only are they “lyrical” and “visual”, they are films that can be considered as filmic sculptures.

“Mothlight” and “Dresden Dynamo” as Films that Happen both Inside and Outside the Frame

Referencing: Harvard System of Referencing (6th edition)

Compare and contrast the two chosen films, and argue that not only are they “lyrical” and “visual”, they are films that can be considered as filmic sculptures.

***at least five different references, giving priority to references that can be found on this document instructions (copied from Canvas)

“Compare and contrast two of the films that we have looked at during the module.

Analyse and discuss the formal characteristics and thematic concerns in these works in relation to the broader context of avant-garde/experimental cinema. Please provide your own original title for the essay.

Guidance:

For the purposes of the assignment you should have a rationale for the choice of films that you’re going to discuss.

This will help provide a focus for your writing.

This rationale should involve a common element that could be to do with an approach to filmmaking, a theme, or a particular subject. It would be useful to refer to the common elements in your essay title.

In your introduction you should refer to the rationale for your essay and explain your intentions in comparing the two films that you’re going to discuss.

Describe your approach and outline what you intend to show, analyse, reveal and uncover through your essay.

Highlight key additional reference points that you will be making use of, for example: key essays or authoritative texts; and perhaps other works by the same filmmakers.

The bulk of the essay can be built around a close analysis of the films that you intend to discuss, with respect to the essay’s focus. Be precise in your use of language and terminology to explain the form, content, perceived intentions and effect of the films.

In addition to writing about the specific nature of your chosen films, you should seek to discuss the relevance of these films in the context of experimental film and video (and cinema) more broadly.

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