what are the essential and most important similarities and differences between original films and their adaptations and re-makes?
Specifically, consider similarities or differences between Invasion of the Body Snatchers and World War Z. What is the impact of time and context, on storytelling styles, development of characters, representations of identity, and key social values and ideologies at play in both these films?
Respond with a well-reasoned argument, using examples from the films you refer to support your points.
Take in to account any of the following components that help to support your points: genre codes and conventions, central conflicts, aesthetics (mood, atmosphere) and cinematic techniques (e.g. camerawork, lighting, colour, set design, costume, editing, music, sound effects, and anything else you think is important.
If you use any outside sources, they should also be included in a bibliography at the end of the paper. You should consult a style guide for proper formatting of bibliographical references.
Also, wherever you refer to a film, you must include the film’s title (in italics), followed by the name of the filmmaker, and the year of the film’s release. For example: Invasion of the Body Snatchers (Don Siegel, 1956).
All films mentioned should be included in a filmography at the end of the paper. The filmography is a list of films referred to in the paper, in alphabetical order by title, and including the
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filmmaker’s name, and the year of release (as above).
