Independent Cinema and Postmodernism

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Give it your best guess:

• What defines an independent film?

• How does indie cinema differ from mainstream movies?

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How might the listed qualities of independent cinema impact the storytelling?

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Can you think of any films that would count as Postmodernims? Which one(s)?

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How might Postmodern film techniques impact the viewer?

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• How does this film exemplify postmodern techniques?

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How does Dash's approach differ from mainstream historical films?

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• Analyze clips from both films

• Identify postmodern elements in each

• Consider:

• Narrative structure

• Blending of fact and fiction

• Representation of identity

• How do these films challenge traditional storytelling?