Monday 22 June 2009

Michael Winterbottom Research - Wednesday P3&4


Year 12 – Media Research

You must have completed the following 4 tasks by Monday 29 June:

Research the life of Michael Winterbottom
When and where was he born?
Where did he go to school/University?
What was his childhood like/growing up in which era?
What exams did he take/pass?
Is he married?
Can you find any other interesting facts and information?

Research the works of Michael Winterbottom
His career to date – jobs and experience in all fields
How did he get into directing?
Find out which films he has directed.

Choose one film of Winterbottom to focus on (but not 24 Hour Party People)
Title
Starring
Date of release
What is the film about?
Try to watch the director’s commentary to find out about Winterbottom’s intentions
Watch the film yourself and think about how it reflects postmodernism

Prepare a short presentation which will inform the rest of the group about the film you researched for Monday 29 – period 1


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