The Political Significance of Filmmakers: A Presentation Analysis

This presentation examines the political significance of filmmakers, focusing on how movies reflect and influence society. It begins by highlighting the role of film as a visual representation of societal events and issues. The presentation then delves into the works of two influential filmmakers: Dziga Vertov, known for his innovative Montage Movement and the movie "Man with a Movie Camera," which portrays societal divisions; and Charlie Chaplin, whose movie "Modern Times" captured the impact of the Great Depression. The conclusion emphasizes the power of filmmaking to shape public perception and provide direction in understanding complex societal aspects. References to relevant academic sources support the analysis.

Film makers and their
political significance

INTRODUCTION
 Movies are the visual representation of the society and the
various events that are occurring in this human society.
 There have always been certain film makers in the history of
human civilization who have tried to bring out the societal
issues faced by the people in front of the audience.

DGIZA VERTOV
 Dziga Vertov was a famous film maker belonging to the
twentieth century.
 Vertov is credited with the idea of introducing the concept of
Montage Movement which is one of the revolutionizing
ideas in the field of art and literature.

 Dziga Vertov produced one of the most brilliant movies under
the aegis of this Movement, known as “Man with the Camera”
(Bard, 2015).
 In this movie, he brilliantly portrayed the different societal
divisions of the society, such as the upper class with monetary
resources and the lower class of people who could not afford
even the basic means of subsistence.

CHARLIE CHAPLIN
 Charlie Chaplin was born towards the latter half of the
nineteenth century and died in 1977 (Brock, 2016).
 As a result, he lived during the age when the human
society was undergoing an immense transformation at
every turning point.

 One of the most well-known movies directed by Charlie
Chaplin is that of “The Modern Times” which was
released in the year of 1936.
 In this movie, Chaplin tried to capture the societal issues
plaguing the human kind as a result of the disastrous
impact of the Great Depression.

CONCLUSION
In conclusion it can be observed the film making has a lot of scope of
influencing the people of the society.
Human beings are forever in search of direction as they are unable to
understand many aspects of the society.
it is through movies which portray the real life conditions prevailing
in the society.

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