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The block-buster feature film Gladiator directed by Ridly Scott tells a story of the most powerful General in the world, who is robbed of his name, his family, his home, his freedom, and his own identity. ... Although it is the use of filmic language such as the use of symbolism, written codes, audio and filming techniques such as lighting, which help the to determine the viewers response to ideas, characters, and issues presented in the film. These techniques are used to mould the views values and attitudes and reinforce certain values and ideals such as the importance of honour and the bearing our lives have on eternity. ... This is also true for Gladiator as it positions the viewer to view issues that are brought forth in a particular way. ... This use of written code and filmic techniques is used to mould the viewer’s response to the ideas that are presented of our purpose and morality. ...
The use of filming techniques such as camera angles and lighting are used to mould the viewer’s response to certain characters. ...
In the scene where Maximus is being carried on the back of the slave cart has the key issue of mortality and the different filmic conventions which help determine the viewer’s response to these particular issues. ...
Gladiator directed by Ridly Scott confronts many of our modern day values and beliefs of molality and human purpose, while reinforcing many traditional values such as family, trust, honour, freedom and loyalty. ... Although it is the use of filmic language such as the use of symbolism, written codes, audio and filming techniques such as lighting, which help the to determine the viewers response to ideas, characters, and issues presented in the film.
Approximate Word count = 1334
Approximate Pages = 5.3
(250 words per page double spaced)
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