Cinema Essay Examples

Introduction Despite critical praise and the desire to convey anti-war sentiments, “All Quiet on the Western Front” sparked substantial controversy and was banned in a number of nations. The film’s candid depiction of war’s atrocities and its critique of nationalism ran counter to popular views at the time, particularly in nations where war narratives were…

Introduction Tracy Freeland, the famous heroine of the 2003 film “Thirteen,” captures our hearts and minds with her honest portrayal of adolescent rebellion, self-discovery, and the search for individuality in the face of societal pressures. Tracy’s transforming path speaks to us intimately as we travel the stormy landscape of self-discovery and self-expression throughout our college…

Introduction We are frequently attracted as college students by stories that dive into the depths of human nature, probing the complexity of power, morality, and the consequences of our decisions. The movie representation of the renowned Colombian drug lord, Pablo Escobar, is one such fascinating tale that has captured the public imagination. Escobar’s life and…

Introduction We are privileged as college students to live in a period of multiculturalism and global connection, when the richness of many cultures is honored and shared via the medium of cinema. Mayan film, an exceptional combination of ancient traditions and current storylines that give a window into the lively world of Mayan culture and…

Although the film, “Do the Right Thing” by Spike Lee takes place in the late 1980’s, the film reveals important themes, issues, and ideas associated with how African American culture was perceived by the other minority races in Brooklyn, New York. The concepts presented in Lee’s film are still prevalent within society today, and form…

Mahatma Gandhi was a multi-faceted man, one whose writings spanned every subject under the sun, including: agriculture, education, science, sanitation, economics, literature, industry, women, children, health, family planning, religion, and, of course, politics. Many were surprised to learn of his prolific writing, and were astounded to hear that he had probably written more than anyone…

The term alternative cinema has certain connotations. To many, it is notalternative, instead it is the way cinema was meant to be viewed, in that theviewer should be able to define the film in their own personal terms. In thefollowing essay, I will firstly examine what the term alternative cinema means,and secondly how Brecht’s theories…

The youngest of the Philippine arts, film has evolved to become the most popular of all the art forms. Introduced only in 1897, films have ranged from silent movies to talkies; black and white to color. Outpacing its predecessors by gaining public acceptance, from one end of the country to the other, its viewers come…

As a proud figure in our community today and someone who is very passionate about Israeli history, I would like to organize a Movie Night program. The Movie Night program will be followed by a short discussion. I am writing to you all because I feel as though it is extremely important to discuss explain…

In early American film, African-Americans were portrayed in a very offensive and racist way. An example of this is in D. W. Griffith’s 1915 film, The Birth of a Nation. This film is what helped spark the beginning of Black American Cinema. An African-American director named Oscar Micheaux responded to Griffith’s film and created many…