World Cinema and Symbolism
Learning Objective
I can explain how filmmakers use symbolism to explore social issues in world cinema, using examples from *Pan's Labyrinth*, *Jojo Rabbit*, and *Parasite*.
Practice Questions
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1. Define symbolism in film and explain its purpose. Provide an example of a symbol from any film discussed in the video (other than *Pan's Labyrinth*, *Jojo Rabbit*, and *Parasite*) and what it represents.
2. The video mentions that characters can be symbols. Explain how a character might function as a symbol in a film.
3. How can a filmmaker use setting to create symbolism? Give an example from a film discussed in the video (other than *Pan's Labyrinth*, *Jojo Rabbit*, and *Parasite*).
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