Theory. (20 points)
Answer the following question:
1) What are five important conceptual tenets that underscore postmodern cinema, according to the assigned readings? How do you see these tenets manifest in __________ or _____________ ? Why is it important to understand these tenets?
II. Conceptual. (60 points)
Answer two of the following questions:
1) Compare and contrast Viridiana on a thematic level with two other postmodern films seen during this segment of the course.
2) Analyze and interpret Amantes del Círculo Polar, Amores perros, Madeinusa or Hable con ella as a postmodern commentary on the state of contemporary life in the countries where the films were made. Articulate what you see to be the message of the film and construct a logical argument for defending it based on evidence from the film.
3) Discuss and analyze one postmodern film that blends neorealism, poetic realism, surrealism, and magical realism. What type of effect is produced by such aesthetic hybridization and cinematic recoding?