Critical �Viewing of �

Schindler’s List�

Director:�Stephen Spielberg

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Winner of Seven Academy Awards:�

Best Art Direction-Set Decoration�Best Cinematography�Best Director�Best Film Editing�Best Music, Original Score�Best Picture�

Best Writing, Screenplay �

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point of attack:

the moment in the story at which the writer decides to start the action

Make sure you can identify the point of attack in Schindler’s List.

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cinematography: the act of making a film

Make sure you can address the following cinematography issues:

• Spielberg’s decision to film the story in black and white (with the exception of the little girl in the red coat); • Spielberg’s decisions in blocking (the placement and movement of actors in a dramatic presentation) 2/9/11 4 Vickie C. Ball, Harlan High School

juxtaposition: to place side by side, especially for comparison or contrast

Make sure you carefully note any time Spielberg uses juxtaposition—and the purpose for which he uses it.

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