Abstract This paper explains that "A Bout de Souffle" ("Breathless") was made under the influence of the Nouvelle Vague movement in France, which desired to break free of conventions in filmmaking and highlight the importance of personal expression. The author points out that "A Bout de Souffle" is remembered for its slick direction and for its symbolization of freedom and individuality. The author explains that the film is about a generation, which had lost interest in the ordinary life, or life as they saw it, and for this reason, they changed the way it appeared.
From the Paper "Story-wise the movie is simple. The plot is fast and exciting absolutely perfect for the audience of 1960s. A guy Michel, played by Jean-Paul Belmondo, steals a car and dashes off to Paris to be with his girlfriend Patricia (Jean Seberg). On his way, he kills a cop who tries to stops him. However, Michel lacks remorse and is probably proud of his actions being a great Bogart fan. He wants to go to Italy and convinces her girlfriend to come along. But since Patricia is not willing to be a part of the adventure, she double-crosses him, which leads to his death in the last scene. The movie may have an ordinary Americanized storyline involving a gangster, a less than perfect girlfriend and few cops, but it is priceless where camerawork, direction and depiction through symbolism are concerned."
Tags: seberg, nouvelle, conventions, personal, direction
Abstract In this article, the writer introduces and analyzes the film "Breathless" directed by Jean-Luc Godard. Specifically, the writer discusses a distinctive formal device from the film and details how that device is related to questions of state and government. The writer maintains that this film is really much more than the story of a petty thief who never seems to amount to anything. It is really a commentary on society and government of the time, from the rather inept investigators to the casual way society deals with death in the film. The writer notes that many film critics and experts believe Godard invented the jump cut technique with this film, and uses it quite effectively to question the state and government of the time. The writer concludes that Godard seems to be saying that if you flaunt society and its rules for long enough, it will come back to haunt you in the end.
From the Paper "This could be a commentary about society at the time, as well. Society at the turn of the 1950s was becoming more open, looser, and it seems more unconcerned with rules and regulations. Children of the baby boomer generation (like the young girl Patricia played by Jean Seberg in the film), were rebelling against their parents and their uptight morals, and these two characters epitomize that rebellion. Michel is the ultimate rebel, who goes against society and yet wants to be accepted in society, and attempts to appear affluent by stealing and cheating others. He is ruthless and cunning, quite the opposite of the innocent Patricia, and this pits the two sides of society against each other in the film. It is clear that Patricia is basically honest, which Michel clearly is not. They make an incongruous couple, and that is another element of the film that Godard uses to criticize society. The jump cuts throughout the film also signify the great gap between the two characters, and how they will never really come together in a meaningful way; they are too far opposed from each other."
From the Paper " The gangster genre in film encompasses a number of different forms, and the range can be seen in a comparison of Arthur Penn's Bonnie and Clyde and Jean-Luc Godard's Breathless, two films which make use of conventions of the gangster film while extending those conventions into very different territory. The gangster genre in American film is primarily an urban phenomenon, while Bonnie and Clyde has a rural setting in keeping with a specific criminal history from the 1930s. Breathless draws its inspiration from American crime films of the 1940s and uses the conventions found there to express a different view of the urban criminal landscape and of the way a film should be structured. In some respects, the Penn film is more conventional in structure, but it as well reshapes the genre in service of a more mythic expression of American freedom and rebellion."
Abstract The paper attempts to answer the question of why this film is so popular when compared with other French classics. The writer posits that although the film does not have a distinct storyline, the film perfectly captures the mood of the 1960s. The paper gives examples from the film of techniques used by Goddard to inspire viewers and other artists alike.
From the Paper "But Goddard didn"t achieve this goal through the storyline alone but also made use of distinctive camerawork. He is known for introducing a totally different set of camera techniques including jump cut, lifted filming, out-door shooting and quick-cuts. Filmmakers have repeatedly copied jump-cut technique since A bout de souffl"'s phenomenal success. One website explain what jump cut really is: ?A jump cut occurs when two shots are mismatched in space or time. The transition between the two shots thus feels abrupt or awkward. shows the continuity of action by showing its start in one shot and its follow-through in the next shot. For example, Shot 1 A woman walks down a sidewalk toward a car. Shot 2 She stands next to the car and opens the door. The cut interrupts the flow between her walking down the street and her opening the door. In the first shot she appears in one place in the frame, and in the second frame she appears in another. We must pause a moment to figure out what happened between shots 1 and 2.""
Tags: character, expression, camerawork, direction, film
An analysis of Henry Howard's (Earl of Surrey) Sonnet 12: "Alas So All Thinges Nowe Doe Holde Their Peace" and his contribution to sixteenth century English poetry.
3,650 words (approx. 14.6 pages), 7 sources, 2002, $ 133.95
Abstract This essay will explore, through an analysis of Surrey's Sonnet 12 ("Alas so all thinges nowe doe holde their peace"), the significance of Surrey's work in the context of sixteenth century English poetry. It will be argued that Surrey's greatest contribution in this regard was not in terms of poetic talent. His sonnets do not leave the reader "breathless" in admiration as do so many of Shakespeare's. Similarly, although his sonnets are often modeled on works by the Italian master Petrarch, they are generally considered inferior to the Italian originals. Rather, as will be seen, Surrey's contribution to English poetry was as an innovator. In terms of both form and content his sonnets - including the one discussed here - assimilate and revise existing Continental (Petrarchan) forms within an English context for an English audience. Includes annotated bibliography.
Abstract This paper will highlight that the first three scenes of Saint Joan closely parallel one another. Each scene opens with the characters paralyzed by indecision and fear. However, in every case Joan's arrival inspires confidence and, more importantly, action. Indeed, each scene ends with the characters shouting, or breathless, with inspiration. Moreover, in each case, this confidence is inspired by both Joan's physical presence and the fact that that she's accompanied by divine indicators of the veracity of her vision.
Abstract This paper explores the topic of asthma and the methods of prevention. The writer explores the interventions that nurses can use to help patients avoid being hospitalized. The writer also discusses preventative measures that nurses can use to educate their patients who have asthma.
From the Paper "Many experts agree that the key to controlling and treating asthma and its symptoms is education. Seminars, pamphlets, books and other methods are used to reach and teach asthma patients nationwide in how to handle their disease. Asthma nurses are often charged with the routine care and treatment of people who have asthma. The patients will see a doctor as well but the nurse who sees an asthmatic patient, both in the middle of an attack and for preventative care has a significant impact on the interventions used to prevent hospitalization of the asthma patient."
This paper analyzes the short story by William Faulkner, "Dry September", which is about the frustrations of Minnie Cooper, whose sexual life seems to have passed her by.
Abstract This paper suggests that the story is about societal abandonment of character Minnie Cooper and her feelings about her womanhood, rather than the murder of Will Mayes. The author points out that the story presents Faulkner's criticism of societal power systems based on gender. The paper relates that Faulkner uses words like "lifeless", "breathless", and "dry" to represent the lost value of Miss Minnie's social presence because her sexual life is "dry" or dead.
From the Paper "Faulkner is venturing into Minnie's drive and motive behind being so unfair to Will Mayes. He is exploring her desperation, which she must feel that turns her into a villain and makes her go to such extreme. Her desire of being accepted surpasses her morality. The society has pushed her so much that she finds it hard to accept herself and what the society thinks about her. When her friend's children call her "aunty" she objects and insists on being called cousin. She wants to change their impression of her and in doing so she wants to be liked by them so that she may accept who she is, and what she has or does not have. Just like Will Mayes was murdered in spite of his innocence, Minnie is ousted from the society for no fault of her own."
Abstract Asthma is an intermittent disorder, which affects the patient from time to time. Resistance to airflow may be triggered by external factors, such as inhalation of substances, or resistance can occur without any external stimuli. The paper explains that the clinical symptoms of asthma include wheezing, chest tightness, and breathlessness. It also shows that, in America alone, there are more than seventeen million people suffering from asthma, and asthma attacks alone are responsible for some 500,000 hospitalizations every year. The paper presents details of the disease and explores treatment options.
Table of Contents:
Introduction
What is Asthma?
Asthma and the Immune System
Diagnosis of Asthma
Radioallergoabsorbent Test [RAST]
Prick Tests
Treatment
Steroids
Bronchodialators
Conclusion
Bibliography
From the Paper "Our lungs are equipped with elaborate defense methods to guard against the potential invasion of foreign bodies. The tiny hair like protrusions called the cilia, constitutes the first line of defense. The cilia pushes the trapped particles (along with the mucus) into the mouth which we swallow and the pathogens are destroyed by the action of the digestive enzymes. The bronchioles constitute the second line of defense."
Abstract This paper explains how French New Wave filmmakers of the early 1960s were influenced by genre movies from Hollywood. The paper looks at how these filmmakers not only learned from the Hollywood movies and imitated what they liked about the films, but also diverged from the Hollywood genre style movies in order to reflect their own styles and expression.
From the Paper "The filmmakers of the French New Wave of the early 1960s had educated themselves in film at the Cinematheque in Paris, watching American genre films and learning the language of film and then translating the experience into a unique film form of their own. Many of the major films produced by these young filmmakers emulated American genre films, though the way the American films of classic Hollywood were made and the appeal they had differed from that of the New Wave films of the 1960s. Often, the French filmmakers would take a genre and some of its elements and then turn them to a different use, exploring the deeper social and philosophical meaning inherent in the American genres. Even though the sources for many of the French films were readily apparent to the discerning viewer, the differences were also apparent."
Abstract This paper analyzes a film that is filmed through fast paced action sequences, which describe a clean and prosperous city. The paper discusses the way that by analyzing the social and political turmoil of the late fifties and early sixties in Paris, France, these films represent a the clash between counter culture and the larger society norms at large in the city.
From the Paper "Film Studies: The Depiction of Paris of in the Films: 400 Blows, Cleo from 5-7, and Breathless In this film study the role of Paris in the cinematography will be analyzed within the films; 400 Blows (1959), Cleo from 5-7 (1961), and Breathless (1960). In essence, Paris is a city that is filmed in the rushing changes of a society that reflects a burgeoning metropolis in the modern era. In the film: 400 Blows, Truffaut is able to reflect his own experiences in the rough life of underworld through his directorial filming technique."
