1) According to Cousins, who was the leading exponent of French Impressionist Cinema?
Abel Gance
2) Name one of his films and explain what was remarkable about the production techniques used.
Napoleon (dir. Abel Gance, 1927) – the camera constantly moved in the film, which was practically unheard of at that time.
3) What is Surrealist Cinema, and who were its two leading directors in the silent era?
Surrealist Cinema draws upon irrational imagery, and presents the world and strange. Key directors during this period were Salvador Dali and Luis Bunuel.
4) Name two films with directors and dates.
Un Chien Andalou (dir. Luis Bunuel and Salvador Dali, 1929)
Age of Gold (dir. Luis Bunuel, 1930)