Lesson 5 themes - vertigo from South Sefton Sixth Form College

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Hitchcock Film Theory

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Tippi Hedren 'The Birds' interviewed by San Francisco Film Museum

Hitchcock Assignment

Did Hitchcock's relationships and ideologies influence his films? Use two examples to support your answer.

Consider the following when answering this question:

* What were some of Hitchcock's key thoughts and ideas? How did these spill out into his film making?

* Think about the different relationships that Hitchcock had with his 'leading ladies' during the filming of the movies. Did his treatment of them say more about his behaviour or about theirs?

* What was his relationship with his own family like? Do you think this impacted the film making process in any way?

You should write two sides of A4. If you have any comments or questions, post them below.

Martin Scorsese on Vertigo

Kim Novak talks about Alfred Hitchcock

You'll need to turn up the sound a bit louder on this video but take note of what Kim Novak says, especially about the filming of the water scene in Vertigo

Tippi Hedren In Conversation

Tippi's real explanation of events. How does this correspond with "The Girl"?

Tippi Hedren - Talks about "The Birds" & Alfred Hitchcock

Note how each of Hitchcock's leading ladies talk about the director. How would you sum up what each one thought about him?

Psycho Trailer 1960

True or False?

1. The motel is in a quiet location and looks peaceful.

2. The woman was first seen in a window on the second floor.

3. The second murder took place at the bottom of the stairs.

4. The woman’s room is still beautifully preserved.

5. None of the woman’s clothes are in the wardrobe.

6. The son’s favourite room was his bedroom.

7. Hitchcock goes to cabin number one.

8. An important clue was found in the wash-basin

Psycho 1960 Intro

Vertigo Opening Credits HD

Opening Credits for The Birds

Tippi Hedren - Talks about "The Birds" & Alfred Hitchcock