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Article
Senses Of Cinema

Senses of Cinema: Robert Altman

For Students 9th - 10th
Robert Altman carries a large resume as a film director. Read his biography and see a list of all his achievements.
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Unit Plan
George Eastman Museum

Animation: Illusion of Motion

For Students 9th - 10th
Check out these moving picture devices that came before the cinema. Includes instructions on how to make your own.
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Unit Plan
BBC

Bbc: Languages Spanish: Shopping

For Students 9th - 10th
The video shows people describing what they like to buy. Nuria and Paloma go shopping in the market for presents. Also what people like doing (reading/ going to the cinema/ theatre).
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Activity
Other

For Many, One: Passing From Light to Dark

For Students 9th - 10th
This scholarly article looks into the treatment of race and ethnicity in the 1920s and how they were handled in popular culture. Read about stereotypes of African Americans and immigrants from Asia and southern Europe and find out how...
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Article
Senses Of Cinema

Senses of Cinema: Robert Aldrich

For Students 9th - 10th
Aldrich's films concentrate on the most basic situation: man attempting to survive in a hostile universe. Get a close look at this famous director who worked on such movies as "The Dirty Dozen" and "The Longest Yard (1974)."
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Website
American Movie Classics Company

The Film Site: The History of Film: The 1920's

For Students 9th - 10th
This resource provides information about the history of film.
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eBook
Other

History and Discovery of Cinematography

For Students 9th - 10th
Self-published textbook, by film historian Paul Burns, on the history of filmmaking. Covers pre-cinematic technologies and events and ends with the discovery of motion pictures in the late nineteenth century.
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Article
Other

Images: The French New Wave and the Face

For Students 9th - 10th
Iain Morrison of the "Images Journal" takes a close look at the nouvelle vague's use of the close-up, in this detailed essay.
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Handout
IMDb

Internet Movie Database: Bertrand Tavernier

For Students 9th - 10th
This Internet Movie Database site provides a biography, filmography and various information on Bertrand Tavernier and his films.
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Online Course
Massachusetts Institute of Technology

Mit: Open Course Ware: The Film Experience

For Students 11th - 12th
Use this online course on film to learn about film criticism and analysis. All the course materials are included.
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Activity
Goethe-Institut

German Film From Goethe Institut

For Students 9th - 10th
The Goethe-Institut provides a wonderful resource leading to many German Film sites on the web. Sites include current national topics in German film, film archives and film catalogues from Germany and world-wide sources, film projects...
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Activity
Goethe-Institut

German Theatre From Goethe Institut

For Students 9th - 10th
The Goethe-Institut provides a wonderful resource leading to many German theatre sites on the web. Sites include current national topics in German theatre, new drama from Germany, theatre projects world-wide, and even brief descriptions...
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Website
Other

Bibliotheque Du Film

For Students 9th - 10th
Online version of the National Film Library of France.
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Website
Other

General Anzeiger Online (Bonn)

For Students 9th - 10th
Comprehensive information about regional news, sports, culture, economy, education, weather, etc.
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Unit Plan
TED Talks

Ted: Ted Ed: Slowing Down Time (In Writing & Film)

For Students 9th - 10th
Certain moments in our lives seem to last forever. Whether it is a first kiss or a car crash, time can seem to stretch or even stop. Aaron Sitze explains how this sensation is conveyed in cinema and how the same conventions can be used...
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Handout
Massachusetts Institute of Technology

Mit: Inventor of the Week: Frederick M. Jones

For Students 9th - 10th
Inventor Frederick M. Jones is featured in this brief biography for his lasting contributions to the refrigerator and cinema industries.
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Activity
George Eastman Museum

George Eastman House: Create a Phenakistoscope

For Students 3rd - 8th
Phenakistoscope. You may not be able to pronounce it, but with these easy to follow instructions you can make one. Have fun creating one of the earliest cinematography devices and watch your pictures come to life. Includes a printable...
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Activity
George Eastman Museum

George Eastman House: Create a Thaumatrope

For Students Pre-K - 1st
Simple but amazing! Learn how to make a thaumatrope, one of the earliest forms of cinematography. Watch as two images become one right before your eyes.
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Activity
George Eastman Museum

George Eastman House: Create a Zoetrope

For Students Pre-K - 1st
A zoetrope, or the "wheel of life," is an early way motion pictures were made. With these easy to follow directions you can create one of your very own using the printable templates.
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Lesson Plan
University of Illinois

University of Illinois: Alan G. Chalk Guides to Japanese Films

For Students 9th - 10th
Reviews of 26 Japanese movies that each include a list of suggested reading materials, plot summary, suggested grades, and a brief lesson plan. They are organized into two groups: one for students of literature and the humanities, and...
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Primary
Other

Museum of the Moving Image: Interview With Robert Altman

For Students 9th - 10th
A conversation with film director Robert Altman, from a lecture series sponsored by the museum. Click the appropriate link to access the interview in audio format or a text transcript.
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Primary
Other

Museum of the Moving Image: Interview With Francis Ford Coppola

For Students 9th - 10th
A conversation with film director Francis Ford Coppola, from a lecture series sponsored by the museum. Click the appropriate link to access the interview in audio format or with a text transcript.
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Website
Other

Patoche

For Students 9th - 10th
Personal web page dedicated to Leos Carax. Includes photos, presentations of his films, forum, and links.
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Handout
IMDb

Internet Movie Database: Sophie Marceau

For Students 9th - 10th
The Internet Movie Database provides a biography and complete filmography of Sophie Marceau.

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