Subject: CINEMA 25

Amelie Film 2001.

NEED HELP with numbers 5-10.

5. Which of the following themes does not extend the motif of living in a fish bowl and is gleaned by the resolution of the

film?

a. One should be set free into the world to interact with others or pursue his/her dreams.

b. One should explore his/her academic, educational, personal, or romantic interests fully.

c. One should safeguard his/her emotions and protect herself/himself by not interacting with others.

d. One should not live a contained life watching life pass s/he by; one needs to be involved, connect with others, and interact.

6. Bredoteaus (the man whom Amelie assists first) flashback is shot in black and white. Why does Jeunet choose to film

this sequence in black and white instead of in color like the rest of the film?

a. The cinematography emphasizes Bredoteaus depressing childhood, which brought him no joy at all.

b. The cinematography indicates to the viewer that this is a fantasy sequence that didnt really happen.

c. The cinematography indicates to the viewer that this is a parallel reality in another existence.

d. The cinematography reinforces that this event is in the past.

7. All of the following characters in the film are metaphors for Amelie except for which one?

a. Amelies father

b. Blubber

c. Gina, the waitress Joseph stalks

d. Raymond Dufayel, the Glass Man

8. Why are Amelie and Nino meant to be together? Which of the following filmmaking devices is not utilized to showcase

their compatibility?

a. A flashback reveals that Nino like Amelie was an outcast who didnt have any friends.

b. A flashback and a voiceover by the narrator reveals that both Amelie and Nino wanted a sibling.

c. In the plot, both Amelie and Nino are characters who have unique hobbies that others dont.

d. In the plot, both Amelie and Nino devote their lives to assisting others find love or happiness.

9. Who or what is the girl with the cup in the painting that both Amelie and the glass man discuss a metaphor for?

a. The girl in the painting is a metaphor for Amelies disconnection from others and the world.

b. The girl in the painting is a metaphor for Amelies father: both want to see the world and travel.

c. The girl in the painting is a metaphor for Paris: both are sophisticated, glossy, and favorable.

d. The girl in the painting is a metaphor for Nino because both characters are fond of collecting photos.

10. What is the most important theme of the film regarding the motif of voyeurism?

a. Voyeurs who meddle in the lives of others will be punished and may be harmed (e.g. Disturbia).

b. Voyeurism can be a fun hobby, but it is inappropriate and evil to watch the lives of others.

c. Life cannot be lived by watching life impact others; a meaningful life can only be achieved by interacting with others.

d. Voyeurism is better than living a life interacting with others.