Very good sources and very thorough research on the topic. Very great work! I like how detailed the research is on Marxism’s history.

Very complete research and good sources, I especially liked the part of the embodiment of the bourgeoisie and proletariat, and mentioning specific technique like wide opening scene to explain it.

What is Marxist theory and how is it portrayed across geography and time frame? Marxism is a philosophical concept created by German philosopher Karl Marx, discussing the class difference in society by questioning the unequal wage and the possession of means of production. It summarized societal development into 5 steps, primitive communism, slavery, feudalism, capitalism, and socialism. It discussed, in detail, the downside of capitalism, the ruling class, who is the "Bourgeoisie" exploiting the "Proletariats", who is being ruled and exploited. The Bourgeoisie usually possess resources and power to control the below, creating a very strong power dynamic. (Ecomomic Times)   How does parasite with the Marxist theory in film? The film Parasite by Boon Jun Ho talks about a very poor "Bourgeoisie" family, living in a semi-basement and finding their way into a rich family, who is "Proletariats". The power dynamics in the film between the different classes through cinematography, character establishment and directing style is worth discussing. In cinematography, the director successfully used lines and shapes in the environment to divide classes. It also uses lighting very smartly. The character establishment, in Parasite, successfully portrayed a solid picture of the families and reflected the society.   Works Cited https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B5dFxFqlLwY https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/definition/marxism http://www.avsci.org/article/10.11648/j.ijla.20231101.11

I have a few other resources that you can probably read:  www.newwavefilm.com/french-new-wave-encyclopedia/louis-malle.shtml. bampfa.org/program/risk-and-reinvention-films-louis-malle.

Hi Rowan, very insightful words! The introduction to his versatility is very specific, you zoomed in on his filmmaking and other production journeys and how that connects to his identity. And good range of the topics that you list, adding the intext citations would make it better, too. You can also zoom in on how his taboo topics and complex auteur identity affect the techniques that he uses in his films. I have a few other resources that you can probably read:  www.newwavefilm.com/french-new-wave-encyclopedia/louis-malle.shtml. bampfa.org/program/risk-and-reinvention-films-louis-malle.

Hi Erin! Very detailed explanation of the identity of Louis Malle in the introduction. Your illustration of his experience successfully connects to his directoral identity. In the section of the character-driven story, you also successfully connects it to his consistent film style. But it will be better if you explained the three styles in the style section and also write the intext citations. I have a few other resources that you can probably read: www.newwavefilm.com/french-new-wave-encyclopedia/louis-malle.shtml. bampfa.org/program/risk-and-reinvention-films-louis-malle.

Hi Bob, the overall investigation is great, but some further explanations will be needed. For example, for your exploration of Louis Malle, one thing that you need to think of is how his personal experiences connects to his creations, another thing is to make sure that you cite some other people's idea for commenting on this person. For his versatility, follow this source bampfa.org/program/risk-and-reinvention-films-louis-malle. to find more. Also, the movies that you mention are also worth explaning and discovering in depth. For example, the technique that he uses to create moods in these films. Overll, good work👍.

1.    Introduction to Louis Malle: Louis Malle is a French Director that is awarded and celebrated for his eclectic movies and stylistic approaches. Critique Roger Ebert made a comment on his style: ‘Malle's only constant was unpredictability’. (Rogert Ebert) This remarkably outlines the varied topics and techniques Malle uses.  For example, his works in films ranges from romance:” The lovers(1958)”, comedies “Zazie in the Metro (1960)”, to thrillers “Elevator to the Gallows(1958)” and suspenseful stories, he is not focusing particularly on one genre, but the genre act as the weapon of his in order to provoke discussion and draw attention to a social problem. (BAMPFA) He is known for his complex auteur identities and genres. His most famous films include Elevator to the Gallows" (1958) and “Lacombe, Lucien” (1974). NewYork Times writer Terrence Rafferty critiques: “In Every Film, a Different Louis Malle” (Rafferty Terrence)   2.    Focus on Character-driven Stories: Apart from his diversity of genres and styles, his portray of characters are also famous for its depth and details. His characters are especially attractive since they are full of emotional arcs and personal growths. For example, the film Lacombe, Lucien released in 1974, portrays a character’s ambition, betrayal and growth, showing a complete and fluctuating arc of character development. “Kael, Pauline. “Lacombe, Lucien.” The Criterion Collection.”His films also express the naturalistic and realistic approaches, he is particularly good at story-telling and the character establishment because of just how “predictable” and natural the emotions are, and how their decisions would be made if the audience was the character. For example, in “Lacombe, Lucien”, the transformation of the innocent French boy into a torture machine will start to make sense when we finally understand, through the story, how the decisions of the character (to join the Germanies) step by step led him into this destiny.   3.    Filmmaking Style: Malle has developed his unique style of speaking within movies, one of which is the open discussion of the taboo topics. In his movies, he fearlessly talks about the dark side of history, sexuality and social problems. Malle grew up in a very wealthy family, but his childhood was not as we will expect, because of an event that happened when he was 11. He witnessed his close friends, teachers and head masters being caught and sent into a concentration camp. So when he grew up, he started creating similar topics, like Lacombe, Lucien.  The topic he talks about also has a lot of cultural and historical depth in it. Because of his own unique experiences, identity as a French, from a rich family, all of these which formed the capability of him to either find and express the social problems. For example, in “Lacombe, Lucien”, he talks a. lot about the post-war world of France, the sensitive topics about Germanies and concentration camps are all addressed and used to make the character more attractive. The techniques that he uses ranges from the wit of comedy to lyrical quality, using a lot of experimental techniques.(New wave film) His use of unique techniques to express emotions are also strong, like using an unstable handheld camera to illustrate the sad and depressed mood of the character in “The Fire Within(1963)”. (Sam Woolfe)The color grading in his film can also be manipulated for different themes and styles accordingly. For example, “Lacombe,Lucien”’s color grading can range from a low saturation and a high saturation depending on the character’s mood and condition.     Citations: Ebert, Roger. “Malle’s Only Constant Was Unpredictability: Interviews: Roger Ebert.” Interviews | Roger Ebert, www.rogerebert.com/interviews/malles-only-constant-was-unpredictability. Accessed 21 Mar. 2024. Kael, Pauline. “Lacombe, Lucien.” The Criterion Collection, www.criterion.com/current/posts/416-lacombe-lucien. Accessed 21 Mar. 2024. Rafferty, Terrence. “In Every Film, a Different Louis Malle.” The New York Times, The New York Times, 19 June 2005, www.nytimes.com/2005/06/19/movies/in-every-film-a-different-louis-malle.html. “Risk and Reinvention: The Films of Louis Malle.” BAMPFA, 2 Apr. 2018, bampfa.org/program/risk-and-reinvention-films-louis-malle. Sam Woolfe. “The Portrayal of Depression in the Fire within (Louis Malle, 1963).” Sam Woolfe, 11 July 2023, www.samwoolfe.com/2022/10/depression-louis-malle-the-fire-within.html.  “LOUIS MALLE .” Louis Malle - Films & Bio - French New Wave Director, www.newwavefilm.com/french-new-wave-encyclopedia/louis-malle.shtml. Accessed 28 Mar. 2024.

1.    Introduction to Louis Malle: Louis Malle is a French Director that is awarded and celebrated for his eclectic movies and stylistic approaches. Critique Roger Ebert made a comment on his style: ‘Malle's only constant was unpredictability’. This remarkably outlines the varied topics and techniques Malle uses. He is known for his complex auteur identities and genres. His most famous films includes Elevator to the Gallows" (1958) and “Lacombe, Lucien” (1974). 2.    Focus on Character-driven Stories: Apart from his diversity of genres and styles, his portray of characters are also famous for its depth and details. His characters are especially attractive since they are full of emotional arcs and personal growths. For example, the film Lacombe, Lucien released in 1974, portrays a character’s ambition, betrayal and growth, showing a complete and fluctuating arc of character development. 3.    Filmmaking Style: Malle has developed his unique style of speaking within movies, one of which is the open discussion of the taboo topics. In his movies, he fearlessly talks about the dark side of history, sexuality and social problems. Malle grew up in a very wealthy family, but his childhood was not as we will expect, because of an event that happened when he was 11. He witnessed his close friends, teachers and head masters being caught and sent into a concentration camp. So when he grew up, he started creating similar topics, like Lacombe, Lucien.