Film Observation essay

A) Instructions for the Film Observations In a page or two (minimum 500 words), tell me what you got out of the film and how it connects with the class. I have intentionally left the format open-ended so that you can approach it in your own way. However, if you’re having a hard time knowing what to say, I’ve included for some films some questions to focus on. You might want to focus on an aspect of the film that you found particularly interesting. For example, in the film “Amadeus” you might want to discuss the notion of mediocrity versus genius. (By the way, if you haven’t seen “Amadeus,” I heartily recommend that you do so—it is a masterpiece by any measure). I am also interested in whether or not you thought it was a worthwhile expenditure of your time. B) The name of the movie is Immortal Beloved Some questions you might want to consider: 1) How is Beethoven perceived by women in this movie? 2) In the movie, what is Beethoven’s overall personality like? How does this compare with what is said about him in the lectures and in your textbook? 3) In the movie, what kind of reactions does the public have to his music? 4) Consider the scene where Beethoven attempts to play his piano concerto with the orchestra, but the performance keeps breaking down. Why is this? Why do the other performers refuse to go on with the performance? Why does the audience laugh at Beethoven? Do you think that something very much like this scene might conceivably have happened in Beethoven’s real life?