- The full feature film I will be focusing on for my short paper is Walt Disney’s Fantasia (1940).
- I am drawn to this film because of its musical integration. This was Walt Disney’s bold experiment in trying to popularize classical music by accompanying it with animation. It became a unique sensory experience, blending visual art and music in a way that had not been done before. As a music lover, there is a lot to appreciate in this film.
- Elements:
- Summary & Key Segments (e.g., Night on Bald Mountain/ Ave Maria)
- Structure & Format (e.g., Anthology)
- Musical Selection (e.g., Tchaikovsky’s Nutcracker Suite, Stravinsky’s The Rite of Spring)
- Historical Context (e.g., ww2 impact on production & themes)
- Reception & Impact (e.g., Initial box office performance and critical reception)
- Artistic Techniques (e.g., Synthesia)
- Technological Innovations (e.g., Fantasound)
- Legacy & Remakes (e.g., Fantasia 2000)
- Personal Reflection (e.g., What do I think of this film?)
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