Module 6 Films and TV Programmes

Do you know him?

What kind of film do you like best? romantic film

thriller

comedy

adventure film

musicals

martial arts film

Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon 李安导演的《卧虎藏龙》，自2001年上映以来，它的成本是一千七百万。在美国的票房达到了一亿两千八百万，占总票房60%，美国以外票房是八千五百万占总票房40%，总票房是两亿一千三百万。此外，《卧虎藏龙》还获得了许多大奖，分量最重的则是奥斯卡金像奖、最佳外语片、最佳摄影、最佳艺术指导和最佳音乐奖。

Do you know who directs the film? Ang Lee

actor male character Li Mubai Chow Yun-Fat(周润发）

actress female character Yu Xiulian Michelle Yeoh(杨紫琼)

actress female character Yu Jiaolong ZhangZiyi(章子怡)

How to write a film review? READING AND VOCABULARY Let's come to the part READING AND VOCABULARY

Skimming Which is the best summary of the film? A. It takes place on Peking rooftops and in the deserts of western China. B. It is a martial arts film that tells the story of a stolen sword, and the fight to get it back. C. It tells the story of two people who love each other.

F T F T Scanning True or false 1.Now wuxia films are well received only in China. 2. The male and the female character fall in love with each other. 3. In the film, characters can’t leap through the air. 4. This film is a masterpiece of martial arts films. F T F T

Ask and answer 1.When and where does the story take place? 2.Why does Mubai feel that he can’t marry Xiulian? 3.What happens to the sword? 4.Who do the audiences care about most? And why? 5.What’s the comment (评论) on Zhang Ziyi in the film review? 6.Why are Chow’s romantic scenes with Xiulian moving? 7.If you go and see this film, what will you feel?

1. When and where does the story take place? The story takes place in the early 1800s, in China. 2.Why does Mubai feel that he can’t marry Xiulian? Because Xiulian’s fiancé who has died was Mubai’s good friend.

3.What happens to the sword and what should Mubai and Xiulian do for the sword? The sword is being stolen. Mubai and Xiulian try to get it back. 4.Who do the audiences care about most? And why? Female characters (Xiulian) Brave, good and strong

5.What’s the comment (评论) on Zhang Ziyi in the film review? Beautiful Zhang ziyi plays the part of Yu Jiaolong, a young woman who is not as good as she seems. （一个并不像外表看起来那样善良的年轻女子。）

6.Why are Chow’s romantic scenes with Xiulian moving? Because their eyes show all the love that they must not express in words. 7.If you go and see this film, what will you feel? It will make your heart leap with excitement as its beauty.

Try to retell the story according to the key words below. This story takes place…. It tells of… They fell in love with each other, but… Later, someone steals … and they try to… The action takes place … and the characters leap through… Unusually, it is … that… The most romantic scene is … …a masterpiece

Discussion What’s your favourite film? / Can you name a film that you think is a masterpiece? Who direct the film? / What’s the type? Who is the leading character in your favourite film? What’s the main plot? / Think of your favourite film scene. Why do you like the film? /comments(评论)

Make a survey about your partners’ favorite film. Student A Student B Student C Favorite film Type director Leading character Main plot Comments (评论) / Why

Homework Which film do you like best? Try to write a film review.