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Twelve Angry Men - an introduction

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Transcript

12 Angry Men

Introduction

  1. The film director: Sydney Lumet
  2. The context
  3. The writer: Reginald Rose
  4. The film poster
  5. The main actor : Henry Fonda
  6. Cinema shots
  7. The film

by Sidney Lumet

1957

English Padawans

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First, watch this small video

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Next, try to fill in the grid

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Sidney Lumet A socially-conscious filmmaker

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1954-2011

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The social and political context: 1950s America

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First, watch the video

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Finally, complete the activity.

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Then, read the following information focusing on Parts 1 (the post-war boom), 3 (the Civil Rights Movement) and 5 (1950s pop culture)

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Reginald Rose: the father of courtroom drama

Why did he write "12 Angry Men"?

What is a courtroom drama?

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Let's see what you can remember

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Who was Reginald Rose?

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Film poster

Focus on this film poster and say what elements raise your curiosity. Write them down and remember to justify.

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Now listen to the video and check your analysis. Remember to take notes.

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Watch the video about him

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Read the information about him

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Let's see what you can remember

Henry Fonda 1905-1982

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What Are the Different Kinds of Camera Angles and Shots in Film?

The variance of camera angles in filmmaking are used to help enhance the narrative, the theme, and the overall mood of the film. Cinematographers usually make a conscious choice as to how each scene is shot. By doing so, they strive to convey the overall message of their film through each individual frame making how the camera is angled in each scene, of utmost importance. In filmmaking there are various types of camera angles that can assist you in pushing forth your intended narrative goal for your film, everything from basic to advanced camera shots.

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Now, let's see what you can remember

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Watch online in English with English subtitles

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Watch online in English with no subtitles

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