III. Analytical-synthesized search
Task 1. Read the critic's review
A. Fill in the gaps with one word.
GORILLAS IN THE MIST
“Gorillas in the Mist” is a film set in the sixties. It tells the true story of Dian Fossey and her struggle to save the African mountain gorillas 1) _____ extinction.
Sigourney
Weaver is ideal in the
role of Fossey. A strong, independent
woman 2) _____ decides
to leave her job - and her fiance
- to travel to Africa. She
has 3) _____ hired
by Dr.
Louis
Leakey (lain Cuthbertson) to conduct a study of mountain :gorillas
which are 4) _____
hunted and are in danger of 5) _____ extinct.
The film follows Fossey's fight to ensure the survival of the species and gives the audience a breathtaking view of the African landscape, as 6) _____ as some spectacular shots of the magnificent mountain gorillas. Bryan Brown gives a fine performance 7) _____ the National Geographic photographer Bob Campbell who is fascinated 8) _____ Fossey's dedication and determination. Their relationship is 9) _____ given a chance, though, as Fossey refuses to leave her mountain-top home and the gorillas, 10) _____, by now, she has come to think of as family.
Michael Apted's direction manages to capture some unforgettable images, 11) _____ heartwarming and tragic. He portrays Fossey as a woman 12) _____ dedication to her mission eventually leads to 13) _____ being killed.
Fossey's life's work resulted 14) _____the increase of the mountain gorilla population. The film will appeal to everyone, young and old alike, who believes that one person really can 15) _____ a difference.
B. Read it again and answer the questions.
1. What is the film about? 2. Who stars in the film? 3. Where and when does the story take place? 4. Who is the film directed by? 5. What is the critic's recommendation?
Task 2. Think of a film title to match each of the following types of a film. Share your opinion about chosen films (performance of actors. plot, camera work). |
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Comedy; |
science; fiction film |
drama; |
animated film (cartoon); |
James Bond film; |
musical; |
romantic drama; |
historical film; |
detective film; |
psychological thriller; |
western; |
documentary film; |
horror film; |
adventure film; |
tear jerker; |
;soap opera; |
police drama; |
biopic. |
IV. Creative understanding and application
Task 1. Work in groups of 3-4 students and "make" your own film. Steps for making a film:
write the plot (use the chart given below);
You are going to present an outline for a film. Choose three items from each column and use them as key words in your plot. Don't forget about the title.
Location |
Characters |
Props |
Events |
A haunted house |
A robot |
A sword |
An explosion |
A museum |
A model |
A gun |
A chase |
A church |
An inventor |
A book |
A party |
A spaceship |
A baby |
Poison |
A festival |
A desert |
A cowboy |
A diamond |
A trial |
Australia |
A soldier |
A code |
A race |
Antarctica |
A doctor |
A bomb |
A competition |
Mars |
An explorer |
A key |
An investigation |
A farmhouse |
A politician |
A password |
A fight |
A pond |
A monster |
A picture |
A battle |
A school |
A giant |
A clue |
A discovery |
A hotel |
A cook |
A maze |
A phone call |
A theatre |
A policeman |
A magic lamp |
A test |
prepare the title for your film and be ready to present it;
prepare the trailer for your film and be ready to present it;
prepare the poster or colour poster for your film;
choose any scene from your film and act it out.
CINEMA
OUT-CHECKING
Students should know:
topical vocabulary of this module.
Students should be able to: give synonyms, opposites to the words from the topical vocabulary;
complete sentences with words from the topical vocabulary;
correct mistakes;
decide the main idea of each paragraph;
write a film review.