There are many resources for this film but students studying HSC Module B must keep in mind that they need to demonstrate close knowledge and understanding of its distinctive cinematic features. Extended responses are too often just superficial recounts of key events and scenes with mention of a list of techniques. As a film study, it needs to be properly analysed. An evaluation of Weir's auteur style is helpful because it reinforces how film is a collaborative process but often filtered through a director's overall vision in the way it is shot and edited. Nearly all the key scenes are available as movie clips via YouTube but students need to do more than summarise what happens. Also some of the more conceptual scenes such as the clip given below are better than the ones most often mentioned by students such as the barn raising scene. What is discussed must show appreciation for what Weir is really trying to explore within the film. Film reviews offer some insightful information but it is too simplistic to meet exam requirements.
To do well, sound analysis is required as well as explicit thesis development.
Some basic commentary sites include:
The TTA workshop for 'Witness' is running on June 15th. Bookings for it as well as other Term 2 topics such as 'Hamlet' and the poetry of 'Wilfred Owen' can be booked online at www.tta.edu.au
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