Analysis of Matilda: Childhood, Education, and Teacher's Influence

This report provides an analysis of the film 'Matilda,' examining key aspects such as the general information of the film, synopsis, and the selection of a specific clip to illustrate its context. The analysis delves into the scene's setting, editing techniques, camera shots, lighting, sound, and the use of dialogue. The report highlights how the film portrays childhood development and education, emphasizing the importance of learning and the role of books. It also discusses the film's exploration of a child's intellectual growth and the impact of the environment, including parents and surroundings, on a child's learning journey. The analysis underscores how the film showcases the development of a child's brain and the significance of having books as companions, particularly during moments of solitude.

Film: Childhood, Education and
Teachers

TABLE OF CONTENTS
1) General information about the film.............................................................................................1
2) Synopsis of the film.....................................................................................................................2
3) Selection of clip and way it fits the context of the firm..............................................................2
4) Answer the following..................................................................................................................2
a) How the scene is set................................................................................................................2
b) Editing and camera shots........................................................................................................3
c) Lighting, sound/music and visual effects................................................................................3
d) Use of dialogue or monologue................................................................................................3
5) About the film..............................................................................................................................3

1) GENERAL INFORMATION ABOUT THE FILM
Name of the film: Matilda
Release date: 1996
Director: Danny DeVito
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2) SYNOPSIS OF THE FILM
This film is based on life of a small girl and her interest to learn new things. Through this
film, it is very interesting to know as how she develops herself without getting support from her
parents.
3) SELECTION OF CLIP AND WAY IT FITS THE CONTEXT OF THE
FIRM
First 15 minutes has been taken from the film. In that particular clip, it shows that the girl
named Matilda has the interest of reading books when she was of 4 years. Her desire for books
made her visit library alone and how she develops her learning and knowledge through reading is
shown in that 15 minutes clip.
4) ANSWER THE FOLLOWING
a) How the scene is set
The scene is set in the house in which the knowledge of Matilda has been shown and in
this scene her father gets angry with answers she gives.
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b) Editing and camera shots
Editing and camera shots are taken perfectly and it binds up the mood of the film till the
end of it.
c) Lighting, sound/music and visual effects
Lighting for each scene is good, music for each scene is not much different and no visual
effects have been used.
d) Use of dialogue or monologue
Dialogue given to girl who played the role of Matilda is not much but the dialogues given
by her reflects her knowledge and smartness.
5) ABOUT THE FILM
Film talks about childhood as well as education both. Childhood is that age in which
development of brain takes place. They learn from parents, surrounding and the environment
which are given to them. Moreover, it has shown that books are the best friend which one can
have especially in cases when one feels alone.
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