Metropolis

Who made this? How did you know?
Fritz Lang. His name is in the credits.

Why? How did you know?
He made the movie to make money and to entertain audiences during that time. It is influenced by works that were popular back then.

For whom was it made? How does it address its audience? What is the nature of our engagement with film? How did you know?
It was made for the general public in Germany in the 1920s. The film entertained audiences while also informing them about social issues like conflict between social classes and the rise of technology.

What outside influences can we perceive in terms of finance, ownership, institution, and sociocultural context? How did you know?
Many aspects of the movie were influenced by fairy tales(i.e. the love interest being kidnapped by an evil wizard and replaced) and the Bible and Old Testament(i.e. the New Tower of Babel). It also had influences from novels and films from that time.

What tradition is it in? How did you know?
It is a science fiction movie. It takes place in a futuristic society run by machines.

To what other works might it be connected? How did you know?
Frankenstein, books by H.G. Wells, romantic movies, other German dramas.

Twilight Zone Chase Scene

   
    We mostly used the different camera angles and motions to give a better viewof the characters and the setting. We used the close-ups and the reaction shot to show the main character's emotions and reactions to situations. We used the dolly, over the shoulder, and point of view shots to follow the character and see from his perspective.
    Filmmakers use different camera angles to convey different emotions to the viewer. The angles help the viewer to better understand the setting or what the characters are feeling.
    My group did a good job representing the different  angles. If I were to complete the project again, I would make the camera movements smoother.