Viewing a Fight Reflection

Date: ____________________ Name: __________________________

Mark: /10

Watch the segment of film and reflect upon the use of phrases and tempos. Also consider how the story is told within and between the phrases. What do we learn about the character from how they fight? What can we learn from their weapons or choices for moves?

Make a comment here upon what you learn about these characters from the fighting in the scene.

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What, in your opinion, is one difference between film and stage combat?

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How is the use of film used effectively in this fight? In other words, how might this fight have to change if it were on the stage - what moves could you do and what moves might be more difficult/impossible on stage?

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Describe your experience in this combat unit. What have you learned about theatre or film? What have you learned about combat in general? What have you learned about yourself from this unit?

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