This assignment asks you to write a 9 pages paper analyzing an American independent film not screened in class in terms of its critical merit as either a useful example of realism at the time of its initial release, its auteurship, as a meaningful demonstration of genre conventions or as an exemplar of genre innovation. You must construct an original argument, or a thesis that anchors and organizes your filmic analysis and incorporate information from film studies where appropriate to support your reading of the film.
Title: “The art of making taboo love acceptable: A critical analysis of the visual and narrative strategies in ‘Call Me By Your Name’ that create a mainstream appeal for a same-sex love story.”
The theme can focus on how the film navigates and challenges societal norms regarding same-sex love, making it appealing and accessible to a mainstream audience. It can explore how the film created a visual and emotional experience that transcends the boundaries of gender and sexuality. Additionally, it can investigate how the film’s portrayal of same-sex love avoids stereotypical or offensive representations and offers a nuanced and authentic portrayal of the complexity of human emotions.
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