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Here are 10 study questions for the movie In Time that explore its themes, characters, and societal implications:
Concept of Time: How does the film use time as a currency? What does this say about the value of life and societal structure?
Class Division: Discuss the social classes represented in In Time. How does the disparity between the rich and the poor affect the characters and their actions?
Protagonist’s Motivation: What drives Will Salas to take action against the system? How do his motivations evolve throughout the film?
Relationship Dynamics: Analyze the relationship between Will and Sylvia. How does their connection challenge or reinforce the film's themes of wealth and survival?
The Role of Authority: How are law enforcement and authority figures portrayed in the film? What do they represent in terms of control and oppression?
Moral Choices: Explore the ethical dilemmas faced by the characters. What moral compromises do they make in their fight against the system?
Symbolism of Time: Discuss the significance of the clock tattoos and how they symbolize the characters' lives and struggles.
Rebellion and Resistance: How do Will and Sylvia's actions serve as a form of rebellion against the societal norms? What impact do they have on those around them?
Impact of Technology: How does the film depict the relationship between technology and society? In what ways does it contribute to the themes of control and freedom?
Ending and Reflection: What message does the film convey through its conclusion? How does it invite viewers to reflect on their own relationship with time and value?
These questions should help foster a deeper understanding of the film's themes and encourage critical thinking about its societal implications.
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Imagine the following situation: Movie Night at University
Individual Long Turn 4-5 min
You
study at the University of Natural
Resources and Life Science, Vienna (BOKU)
and you organise a movie night. For your international colleagues you introduce
the film before you show it.
- Make a short introduction to lead in the movie
- Give reasons why this utopian movie is worth watching
- Give some examples of famous novels and films of the utopian genre
- Point out parallels between the movie and the real world, considering the concept of time zones and the life expectancies in the world
- Describe migration as an omnipresent phenomenon through history
Paired Activity 8-10 min.
After
the film you take some dinks with your colleagues. There you converse about:
- several aspects of the movie, like rebellion, civic courage, civil disobedience, conformism vs. individualism; etc.
- discrimination in Europe/Austria against foreigners and people with different origin
- the problems and chances of migration and the solutions to fight discrimination in Austria/Europe
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