Question

Watch: The Lives of Others Write an essay including the following: What is the central message of this motion picture? Consider the effectiveness of the film in communicating its message. As a tool of communication, what are its strengths and weaknesses? List two things this motion picture tells you about life in the country at the time it was made.

Answer 1

The central message conveyed by the film “The lives of others” is that of Hope and Human dignity.

Film is a means of creative expression. It performs the functions of mass media. It is an effective medium to convey information, education, entertainment and transmission of culture. Films are widely popular and their audio visual nature provides them a pervasive power for social influence. Hence films are very effective in bringing out social messages.

As a means of communication, some of strengths of Films are

1. It is an effective medium of communication
2. As a visual medium this is an powerful instrument that can change opinion, lifestyles and thoughts
3. It can communicate messages to every level of society
4. The reach and appeal of cinema is very high
5. Apart from entertainment, Cinema also creates awareness and educate people
6. It disseminate message.

However, This Medium of communication is not free from limitations. Some weaknesses of this medium are_

1. Movies profess violence
2. Movies are made for earning profit
3. Establish False Notion-Some moviespotray certain subjects that are far from reality.Such portrayals establish false notions among the people
4. Wastage of time and money
5. It is merely an art form of personal opinion
6. Means to propaganda.