Summary
- I love this movie i have watched this movie several times its so good
Film Analysis
| Film Title | Black Panther |
| Year | 2018 |
| Director | Ryan Coogler |
| Country | United States |
| Genre | Action |
| If you could work on this film (change it), what would you change and why? | nothing |
Film information can be found at imdb.com
As you view films, consider how the cuts, camera angles, shots, and movement work to create particular meanings. Think about how they establish space, privilege certain characters, suggest relationships, and emphasize themes. In addition to shot distances, angles, editing, and camera movement, note details of the narrative, setting, characters, lighting, props, costume, tone, and sound.
Ask yourself the following questions:
| TOPIC | YOUR NOTES |
| 1. Who is the protagonist? | King T’Challa |
| 2. Who is the antagonist? | Eric Killmonger |
| 3. What is the conflict? | When two foes conspire to destroy Wakanda, the hero known as Black Panther must team up with C.I.A. agent Everett K. Ross and members of the Dora Milaje, Wakandan special forces, to prevent Wakanda from being dragged into a world war. |
| 4. What is the theme or central, unifying concept? (summarize in one or two words) | culture |
| 5. How is the story told (linear, non-linear, with flashbacks, flash-forwards, at regular intervals) | linear |
| 6. What “happens” in the plot (Brief description)? | After the death of his father, T’Challa returns home to the African nation of Wakanda to take his rightful place as king. When a powerful enemy suddenly reappears, T’Challa’s mettle as king and as Black Panther gets tested when he’s drawn into a conflict that puts the fate of Wakanda and the entire world at risk. Faced with treachery and danger, the young king must rally his allies and release the full power of Black Panther to defeat his foes and secure the safety of his people. |
| 7. How does the film influence particular reactions on the part of viewers (sound, editing, characterization, camera movement, etc.)? Why does the film encourage such reactions? | good camera shots and point of views and also the music they put in some scenes giving the viewers some enjoyment |
| 8. Is the setting realistic or stylized? What atmosphere does the setting suggest? Do particular objects or settings serve symbolic functions? | realistic but also futuristic |
| 9. How are the characters costumed and made-up? What does their clothing or makeup reveal about their social standing, ethnicity, nationality, gender, or age? How do costume and makeup convey character? | superhero high tech clothing |
| 10. How does the lighting design shape our perception of character, space, or mood? | bright lighting |
| 11. How do camera angles and camera movements shape our view of characters or spaces? What do you see cinematically? | good camera shots and angles |
| 12. What is the music’s purpose in the film? How does it direct our attention within the image? How does it shape our interpretation of the image? What stands out about the music? | the music lines up with the scenes |
| 13. How might industrial, social, and economic factors have influenced the film? Describe how this film influences or connects to a culture? | realistic factors that could happen in real life |
| 14. Give an example of what a film critic had to say about this film. Use credible sources and cite sources.Example: “The Shawshank Redemption Movie Review (1994) | Roger Ebert.” All Content. N.p., n.d. Web. 24 June 2015. | You could feel like everybody felt like they were making something that they were really proud of. Black Panther 2018 | Mark Kermode 28 August 2018 |
| 15. Select one scene no longer than 5 minutes that represents well the whole film and shows relevant cinematic elements. Write a one-sentence description of the scene and record the time of the scene.Example: from 1:05:00 to 1:10:00.Explain why you chose this scene. | When T’Challa and Killmonger fight to the death |
| 16. In the selected scene: write a sentence for each of the elements below to justify why this scene best represents the film: | |
| a. Screenwriting: | good screenwriting |
| b. Sound Design: | good sound designs and effects |
| c. Camera Movements/Angles: | amazing camera movements |
| d. Light Setup: | dark lighting for the scene |
| e. Soundtrack/Score: | outstanding soundtrack |
| 18. What’s the socio-cultural context of this film? | inspired lots of africans |
This worksheet was developed with ideas from many IB Film teachers, thus should remain in the Creative Commons