World Cinema and Symbolism
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Objective
I can explain how filmmakers use symbolism to explore social issues in world cinema, using examples from *Pan's Labyrinth*, *Jojo Rabbit*, and *Parasite*.
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Warm-up video
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Define symbolism in film and explain its purpose. Provide an example of a symbol from any film discussed in the video (other than *Pan's Labyrinth*, *Jojo Rabbit*, and *Parasite*) and what it represents.
The video mentions that characters can be symbols. Explain how a character might function as a symbol in a film.
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Quick comprehension check
“In *Parasite*, describe one instance of symbolism related to social class and explain how it contributes to the film's commentary on this issue. In *Jojo Rabbit*, identify a symbol used to represent the dangers of Nazi ideology and explain how the film uses this symbol to explore the social issue of prejudice. ”
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