Koyaanisqatsi
Mankind’s progress is largely the result of the ability to obtain and use what planet Earth has to offer. The food we eat, the timber we cut and the water we draw are all part of the global ecosystem. Human beings live in the realm of nature and are interacting with nature; they have been actively and obsessively chasing materialistic goods in abundance. However, these ecosystems are fragile and the exploitation by man is being shown today. Humans are messing with nature, thus there is a current imbalance between humans and the wider world.
The movie, Koyaanisqatsi is a quintessential environmental movie and it has contrasted the glory of nature with the mess made by man.
Koyaanisqatsi is a 1982 piece of remarkable cinematography, this film has no
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The movie has an engaging background music. Slowly, the presence of mankind drips into the film and we can see mines and atomic explosions. This film demands utmost concentration and utter capitulation– further into the movie the pace and visual intensity picks up. Some footage of dilapidated housing estates being demolished feeds into urban scenes of traffic which is either shown in slow motion or rapid timelapse. The film then climaxes perfectly with archived footage of a Nasa test rocket exploding during takeoff in 1962, the camera tracks the final flaming piece of debris as it falls back to earth. The movie shows how humans invaded nature and have exploited the natural resources. The contrasting imagery in the film shows how humans are affecting the ecosystem. Koyaanisqatsi actually means “life out of balance” and its literal meaning is “chaotic life”. The movie is all image and music; there is no overt message except the obvious one. The film travels from natural habitats to nature ‘contaminated’ by man to his own hampered environment, devoid of nature and in chaos and
The films Bas Arto Leary and Caoineadh Airt Ui Laoire were based on the lament written by Eibhlin(Eileen in the movie) Dubh Ni Chonaill about the murder of her husband in the 1700. Caoineadh Airt Ui Laoire shows the viewer how a brave hero like Airt Ui Laoire could lose his life for resisting British imperialism in Ireland. Moreover, in Bas Arto Leary, Ui Laoire (Oleary) was killed for refusing to sell his horse and having an affair with his wife’s friend (Brid). Although there are some similarities in how both films tell the story of the lament, each film has a unique way of interpreting the story.
The setting and environment of the movie had successfully fulfilled the naturalism setting. The characters’ fate also matched the naturalist’s perspective about humanity.
When thinking of the word resistance, one gets a picture of a small, weak group of people using guns to fight against a powerful evil. Although this is a correct interpretation of resistance, there are more forms, such as spiritual and cultural resistance, that can be equally devastating to the cause of the powerful evil. A major example of all of these forms of resistance is the Bielski Otraid, subject of the 2008 film Defiance, as they actively resisted the Germans in these ways, become the physical embodiment of Jewish resistance as they drew parallels with the resistance shown by the Jewish people. The Jewish people demonstrated all of the forms of resistance, from the physical resistance seen in the armed revolts seen in multiple ghettos and some death camps, and the spiritual resistance through the attempted continuation of normal life in the ghettos and the acceptance of faith while at the death camps.
The Three Here’s for Cooking The romantic comedy, Today’s Special, expressed the worries of Indian parents becoming at ease. Also, expressed the struggles a parent faces in search of a better life, the passion and dedication going unnoticed in the work field, and the connection between friends, a lover, and family. However, the film centered its attention more on the development of Samir’s “cold” cooking within the Indian food, with the help of Akbar. In addition, the main actors in the film looked the part and associated with the main idea of the culture of an Indian family. For instance, Samir’s appearance showed he had drifted away from his family’s culture and developed a professional understanding and love for the cooking industry.
A lot of Miyazaki 's films involve the interaction between man and nature. Miyazaki takes great value in the protection of the environment and the compassion he shows for it can be seen in several films he has created. One example of this would be his film Ponyo. The story is about a young girl named Ponyo who lives in the ocean with her father, but she wants to be free from the restriction of her father and see what life is like on the surface world. Ponyo escapes from her father and her sisters and leaves to the surface world to explore. Her father is a wizard that is deeply concerned for Ponyo and her sisters because of the imbalance between the sea and the surface world. The humans and their actions have polluted to ocean which has caused
During this scene, the phrase “Koyaanisqatsi” is chanted which in Hopi can be translated to the phrase “life out of balance”. As this is featured within the opening sequence, individuals are prompted to discover the significance of this phrase. Consequently, the composer can be seen as exploring the notion of discovery through exposing individuals to explore the concealed meaning behind Koyaanisqatsi. Furthermore, this allows for individuals to comprehend the discomfort Reggio has attempted to convey, in turn representing the ramification that occur from exploitation of environmental resources. Through these text types it can be concluded that discovery merits protagonists and viewers alike.
In the documentary “Fed Up,” sugar is responsible for Americas rising obesity rate, which is happening even with the great stress that is set on exercise and portion control for those who are overweight. Fed Up is a film directed by Stephanie Soechtig, with Executive Producers Katie Couric and Laurie David. The filmmaker’s intent is mainly to inform people of the dangers of too much sugar, but it also talks about the fat’s in our diets and the food corporation shadiness. The filmmaker wants to educate the country on the effects of a poor diet and to open eyes to the obesity catastrophe in the United States. The main debate used is that sugar is the direct matter of obesity. Overall, I don’t believe the filmmaker’s debate was successful.
The majority of this piece is dedicated to the author stating his opinion in regards to civilization expanding beyond its sustainable limits. The author makes it clear that he believes that humans have failed the natural environment and are in the process of eliminating all traces of wilderness from the planet. Nash points out facts that strengthen his argument, and quotes famous theologians on their similar views on environmental issues and policies. The combination of these facts and quotes validates the author’s opinion.
The movie Shock Doctrine revolves around the concept of the same name. The film begins by discussing psychological research on the effects of shock therapy. It is evident that a person under extreme stress and anxiety commonly experienced during a crisis functions and performs inadequately. It is noted that the studies are conducted by a man by the name of Milton Friedman, from the University of Chicago; the studies took place in the past, and some of the subjects are still recovering in the aftermath. From this research, interrogation techniques were learned and the concept of the shock doctrine was formed. Essentially through causing a crisis, the population of a country can be shocked into complying with accepting laws that favors the United States and capitalism. This theory coexists with Friedman’s belief in that government regulation is bad, and through a crisis a country would better itself with deregulation. The video uses Chile as an example and shows how America allowed a crisis to occur in Chile, through coups, interrogations and subterfuge. In the end a new government is formed that allows capitalism. Unfortunately afterwards violence and riots occur, as the rich gain most of the wealth and poverty rises. In addition to Chile, Argentina, Russia and even Iraq underwent the shock doctrine. Almost in every account, poverty rises and violence ends up erupting. The movie ends by showing how the US was in the process of the shock doctrine, and still is but the population has taken notice. Protests such as Occupy Wall Street are some of the initiatives necessary to bring awareness to the problems of class inequalities in order to prevent capitalism from benefitting the rich and increasing the wealth gap among the classes.
I chose to analyze Despicable Me, an animated film geared towards a younger audience, because I was interested in examining underlying theories and messages that this film would be relaying to its viewers. Often times, when watching animated films, children are not aware of these messages, as they are absorbed by the characters, special effects, and humor. But as we have learned throughout this semester, our brains are subconsciously primed by the various surroundings we are exposed to. Since we also studied the impacts of entertainment, such as television and video games, on children, I wanted to see how a popular children’s film might also affect them.
Cast: Johnny Depp as Charlie Mortdecai Gwyneth Paltrow as Johanna Mortdecai Ewan McGregor as Inspector Martland Olivia Munn as Georgina Krampf Jonny Pasvolsky as Emil Strago Paul Bettany as Jock Strapp Jeff Goldblum as John Milton Krampf Ulrich Thomsen as Romanov Guy Burnet as Maurice Paul Whitehouse as philosopher Story: Mortdecai may be a 2015 yankee action comedy film directed by David Koepp and written by Eric Aronson. The film is tailored from the book compendium do not purpose That issue at American state written by Kyril Bonfiglioli. It stars grayback Depp within the theatrical role and conjointly options Gwyneth Paltrow, Ewan McGregor, Olivia Munn, Paul Bettany, and Jeff Goldblum.
In the film, “North by Northwest” we see a series of shots that creates suspense and danger. The point of the film is very vague and it ends without a resolution to the main conflict. The incredible camera work and techniques that Alfred Hitchcock did created a feeling of danger and suspense, making the audience want to see more. Also, Hitchcock's film main character Roger O. Thornhill creates suspense with his mistaken identity and fight for his escape. The film uses a handful of shots, for example, medium shots, close ups, long shots and shot-reverse-shots. I found particularly interesting how a handful of shots can create suspense and the feeling of danger can create a misleading plot.
"Baraka" showed the beauty and destruction of nature and humans. Its key was to show urban life and technology compared to the environment. The film made the viewer compare the things found in nature against those things that humans have created. Traditional society is shown as being calm and peaceful through the images of natural landscapes: waterfalls, forests, and volcanoes. The birds flocking together and the indigenous people performing rituals/dances represent unison and solidarity. The film moves to a change in scenery- it goes from the beautiful natural world to sawing down a tree, commercial passenger aircrafts, images of poverty, demolition, explosions, traffic formations, rush hour workers, machinery, etc.. The film went from traditional society- ties of a strong, binding community to a modern society- a mass of individuals with limited solidarity.
Baraka is a non-linear environmental documentary released in 1992 and directed by Ron Fricke. The film is full of sweeping shots of breathtaking landscapes, intimate scenes of individuals in their environment, and time-lapse sequences of both natural and man-made structures. Without dialogue or a linear structure, the film successfully uses visual context to tell several stories that weave into the film’s overarching theme. First, Baraka tells the story of the importance of ritual and religion in the human experience, with a focus on indigenous cultures. Then, the narrative shifts focus and Baraka tells a new story, one about human modernization and the consequences of modern society. Finally, the film makes apparent its overarching theme:
A.I.: Artificial Intelligence is a Steven Spielberg science fiction drama film, which conveys the story of a younger generation robot, David, who yearns for his human mother’s love. David’s character stimulates the mind-body question. What is the connection between our “minds” and our bodies?