Option B — Industrial and festival context: Chart the film’s festival run and distribution path (premieres, notable festivals, awards, online release). Evaluate how its festival reception shaped critical interpretation and distribution opportunities. If festival data is unavailable, propose a plausible festival strategy for the film and justify choices.
Prompt 1 — Mise-en-scène and character: Analyze how costume, set dressing, blocking, and lighting construct the protagonist’s psychological arc. Cite at least three specific shots or scenes; discuss camera placement, depth of field, costume detail, and how these elements stage transformation.
Part C — Comparative and contextual questions (choose 1; 10 points) Write one extended response (~400–600 words).