context question
Compare how far your chosen films reflect their different production contexts.
Vertigo:
Made under the studio system
Had security of viewers and profit so Hitchcock could make the film slow and suspenseful to help build largest amounts of tension and mystery
Reflects the time period after the first world war when men felt vulnerable and insecure about their masculinity - women were still seen to be domestic but society knew that they were strong.
Women had developed individuality in society. Reflects Madeline having power over Scotty and making him confused.
Scotty believes that he is a strong man who can help Madeline but she has been manipulating him.
Golden age of film 800 films a year being released from hollywood.
OFOTCN
Foreman lived in a communist state of fear and control - reflects the hospital
At a time just after the Vietnam war when many people had PTSD
Black people were angry at the government for sending them off to war after just receiving freedom - shown through the aggression of the workers
An independent film produced on a low budget with not famous actors. This was around the time when Hollywood films were less popular due to their happy ends - Film Noir had become popular and films like Bonnie and Clyde brought viewers back to American films.
Foreman was influenced by European darker films as he was brought up in Europe during the second world war when cities were being attacked.
Vertigo:
Made under the studio system
Had security of viewers and profit so Hitchcock could make the film slow and suspenseful to help build largest amounts of tension and mystery
Reflects the time period after the first world war when men felt vulnerable and insecure about their masculinity - women were still seen to be domestic but society knew that they were strong.
Women had developed individuality in society. Reflects Madeline having power over Scotty and making him confused.
Scotty believes that he is a strong man who can help Madeline but she has been manipulating him.
Golden age of film 800 films a year being released from hollywood.
OFOTCN
Foreman lived in a communist state of fear and control - reflects the hospital
At a time just after the Vietnam war when many people had PTSD
Black people were angry at the government for sending them off to war after just receiving freedom - shown through the aggression of the workers
An independent film produced on a low budget with not famous actors. This was around the time when Hollywood films were less popular due to their happy ends - Film Noir had become popular and films like Bonnie and Clyde brought viewers back to American films.
Foreman was influenced by European darker films as he was brought up in Europe during the second world war when cities were being attacked.
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