Year 12 Film Studies : Staines/Osborne/Carozza

Independent Study : First Check Point

To be submitted Monday 5.2.18

Title/Topic How have ethical dilemmas which represent the human condition been illustrated through cinematic and narrative
design.
Rationale ( 100 This documentary will delve into the illustration of ethical dilemmas represented through cinematic and
words max) narrative design.
Refer to the ‘how to
document’ on
blackboard if you are
unsure
4 Selected films + Film 1
countries Title: Run Lola Run Director: Tom Tykwer Country: Germany
produced and the Ethical dilemma: The protagonist is confronted by a situation in which she must obtain a large sum
key elements that of money to save her boyfriend’s life. She must decide whether or not she prioritises her
make the film boyfriend’s life over hers. She also must decide the worth of her boyfriend’s life against her
extensive. surroundings (including humans).

Film 2
Title: Open Water Director: Kris Kentis Country: United States
Ethical dilemma:
Film 3
Title: 127 Hours Director: Danny Boyle Country: United Kingdom, United States
Ethical dilemma:

Film 4
Title: Raw Director: Julia Ducournau Country: France, Belgium
Ethical dilemma: