Preview Film Studies Lesson: The Farewell Movie Sequence Shot by Shot Analysis Practice

When it comes to film studies or analysis practice, learning how to do a SxS ("shot by shot") breakdown is a challenging yet fun way to look closely at the cinematic details of a film and develop an understanding of how these details inform character, theme, plot, and more. In this practice SxS analysis activity, uncover what Lulu Wang shows about the weight of the truth for Billi in the film, The Farewell.

The "Answer Key" for this shot by shot analysis activity of Lulu Wang's film The Farewell is essentially the practice activity, the shot by shot (SxS) breakdown completely filled in.

The "Analysis Practice" PDF is print ready and removes most of the notes from the answer key, leaving room for students to practice making notes and observations themselves. At the end of the SxS breakdown table are 5 questions to help students bring their film analysis notes and observations together to see how the cinematic details support character and theme.

The "Digital Download" PDF includes instructions on how to access a Google Docs version of the "Analysis Practice" PDF.

**PLEASE NOTE -- This activity requires that you watch a scene from the film, The Farewell, but it does NOT include the scene itself. You must purchase, rent, or borrow the film yourself in order to complete this lesson.

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