What historical or contextual events perhaps influenced each film (a little research into each time period will be necessary), and how do these texts reflect how certain key events were viewed during these historical moments?

How do the techniques of filmmaking differ between these two films? How does each text tell its story in a unique way? What historical or contextual events perhaps influenced each film (a little research into each time period will be necessary), and how do these texts reflect how certain key events were viewed during these historical moments? What key issues do these films hold as important? Finally, what cultural differences between the United States and the other nation are evidenced? Your paper will be five to six pages long. Use specific examples from the texts when necessary and include page citations for the written works consulted. Include a bibliography for your sources that you consult (you will need to include at least three critical/analytical works). One is a British Film and the other is a Hollywood Film from the United States. The Unit 2 slides provides some information and background on The Red Shoes.
Films chosen: The Red Shoes (1948) and Black Swan (2010)

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