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| Film buff? Test yourself on foreign films here! |
Last updated: Tue, 2 Feb 2010 9:58:58 +0100
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| QUIZ DESCRIPTION | | Foreign films | | World cinema has an un-official implication of films with 'artistic value' as opposed to 'Hollywood commercialism.' Foreign language films are often grouped with 'art house films' and other independent films in DVD stores, cinema listings etc. Unless dubbed into one's native language, foreign language films played in English speaking regions usually have English subtitles. Few films of this kind receive more than a limited release and many are never played in major cinemas. As such the marketing, popularity and gross takings for these films are usually markedly less than for typical Hollywood blockbusters. The combination of subtitles and minimal exposure adds to the notion that 'World Cinema' has an inferred artistic prestige or intelligence, which may discourage less sophisticated viewers. Additionally, differences in cultural style and tone between foreign and domestic films affects attendance at cinemas and DVD sales. |
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