“Man with a Movie Camera” Slides for Discussion

Lesson Plan on "Man with a Movie Camera." Includes guided discussions, quotes for evaluation and group work analysis. Some discussion questions include: What themes or subjects are emphasized in the film? Why do you think they are emphasized? What is the relationship between humans and technology in the film? Identify a scene that illustrates this relationship and be prepared to share with the class. How do you think the soundtrack influences your experience of the film? How might a different soundtrack lead to a different experience of the film? What are the values that you see reflected in the society portrayed in “Man with a Movie Camera”? Is there any sort of judgement about society made in the film? What do you you think the film is suggesting about perception in the age of film? What scene or scenes shows this to you?