(esp. UK) piece of cinema entertainment, movie

(mainly US) film, motion picture

words on screen that give information to the audience

any conversations between characters

a type or category of film e.g. horror, romantic comedy etc.

the 'story' or plot structure of a film or trailer

how quickly or slowly the shots within a film scene/trailer play

camera angles, i.e. close-up, medium or long shot

computer-generated graphics, stunts and explosions

the group of people a film or other product is aimed at

what makes a particular film unique and 'sellable'

a voice recorded over the top of the trailer to give information to the audience

helps us to see the action from a character's viewpoint and thus empathise with them.

the subject framed by the camera fills the screen, head and shoulders, (usually used to show emotion, such as intimacy, importance of a character or object, suspense, thoughts, etc. These shots are often symbolic.

camera looks down on person/object, making them look vulnerable

camera looks up at someone/thing, making them appear powerful

a variety of movements made by a camera to secure specific shots

camera moves slowly across from side to side from a fixed axis.

camera moves up and down from a fixed axis

camera, mounted on a crane, moves around at a distance above ground level.

camera follows the action, moving along tracks laid for that purpose, often pulling backwards from a scene.

this technique is often used to suggest a greater sense of authenticity, e.g. 'eye witness' shots

what is in the frame and why

The time and place of a story

Objects or articles on the stage that the actors use. They give clues about the setting of the play.

clothing worn by an actor on stage during a performance

nonverbal communication through gestures, facial expressions, behaviors, and posture

an arrangement of the facial muscles to communicate thoughts, emotions, and attitudes

Lights that illuminate an area in a movie for visibility and to create mood or special effects.

all the music in a movie, which creates atmosphere, affecting us on a very emotional level.

sounds other than music or dialogue used in cinemas, radio or television

the changing shots within a piece of film

how the title and credits of a film are written, the fonts, the colours chosen and the background

close-up, medium shot or long shot

A framing in which the scale of the object shown is small; a standing human figure would appear nearly the height of the screen.

Shot which shows a person from the waist up. Used in conversation and to show body language.

mysterious and difficult to know anything about

a person (such as a director or producer) who makes films/movies

all aural effects to create meaning and affect emotional impact of the visual elements of film

a definite or clear expression of something in speech or writing

identifies an audience for a specific product so that buyers will watch that product for financial return

the specific ways a movie can be made an object that an audience will want to see

A series of actions intended to accomplish a goal

A plan for making and spending money

advertisements, words and pictures about a prouduct to make people buy

The number, group of people potentially exposed to see the film

something that completes or makes up a whole

projected onto a screen, released

short promotional film or television trailers shown before a full-length trailer, only gives a sneak peak to the movie

full-length advertisement for a feature film

TV advertisment for a film

drawings, pictures, or other illustrations inserted in a document to either explain data or enhance the appearance of text on a page

accepted rules of written and spoken language

give prominence, show

short version of films

information that reveals plot

intensify, increase, raise

developing or changing very quickly

feelings change from one extreme to another

to manage or control for person gain or advantage; to handle or use skillfully

expectation

full of action

(adj.) extremely strange, unusual, atypical

display, exhibit

the act of making a strong public expression of disagreement and disapproval

deliberate and pointless destruction of public or private property

any activity intended to bring about social change

any unwanted remark, behavior, or touch that has sexual content

the belief that one sex is innately superior to the other

the use of violence and intimidation in the pursuit of political aims.

All people being (legally) entitled to fair and equal treatment

(n) a lack of government and law; confusion

unnecessary use of force by police against citizens, resulting in injury

a campaigner for women's suffrage who believes in constitutional methods of campaigning, an advocate of the extension of voting rights (especially to women).

A campaigner for women's suffrage willing to undertake militant action or to break the law. A woman who fought for women's right to vote in the early 1900s (especially a militant advocate in the United Kingdom at the beginning of the 20th century).

A social class broadly composed of people working in blue-collar, or manual, occupations.

the rights of citizens to political and social freedom and equality.

a movement that argued women should have the same rights as men

A female movement for gender equality.

movement for women to get rid of traditional roles and get jobs, careers, etc.

putting other people's needs before your own

any form of sexual intercourse that takes place against a person's will

insult based on gender discrimination

Women's right to vote; 19th amendment

discrimination (usually in employment) that excludes one sex (usually women) to the benefit of the other sex

forms of violence shaped by the gender identities of the people involved

badly treated woman

politically motivated violence outside of state control

the persecution of an individual or group for political reasons,

any act, including offensive remarks, unfavorable treatment, or creating a hostile work environment, that may also eventually lead to the employee leaving or being fired from the job

a term for the economic elite

unjustifiable negative behavior toward a group and its members

the basic rights to which all people are entitled as human beings

The institution through which a society makes and enforces its public policies

high opinion of yourself, ego

appropriation (of idea)

espionage

a feeling of being personally humiliated

values, customs or intellectual, artistic creations of Great Britain

putting someone in prison or in jail as lawful punishment

making a choice among alternatives in an election

a group of British suffragettes called the Women's Social and Political Union (WSPU) launched a campaign of militant action

Women's rights groups form in Europe and North America

hatred of women

open defiance of authority

male prejudice against women; the belief that men are superior in terms of ability, intelligence, etc.

the period of time when King Edward VII was on the throne (1901-1910)

England's lawmaking body consisting of House of Lords and House of Commons

Member of Parliament

main part in a movie or play

the people or animals in a story

punishment by hitting

a powerful explosive

any sexual act without consent

a sudden and violent outbreak.

the state of undergoing pain, distress, or hardship.

avoiding

physically beaten women who have experienced physically or psychologically injurious behavior at the hands of men with whom they once had, or are continuing to have, an intimate relationship.

clothes that need washing or are being washed

one who suffers or sacrifices for a cause

A social class made up of skilled workers, professionals, business people, and wealthy farmers

the choice of music can have a huge impact on the 'mood' of a film

to organize or inspire (political gathering)

important; famous

invented for the first time

Founded by Mary Humphrey Ward in 1908 to campaign against women being granted the vote.

The act of deliberately setting fire to property with a view to causing extensive damage.

Influenced or prejudiced against someone or something.

A colloquial name for the Prisoner's Temporary Discharge of Ill Health Act which permitted suffragettes on hunger strike to be released but re-arrested once well again to complete their sentences.

A peaceful, legal way of campaigning, often using recognised 'political' methods such as petitions.

To be granted the vote or the state of having the vote.

It was passed in 1928, granting women aged 21 and over the vote.

Being force fed involved a rubber tube being inserted into the throat or nose and liquidised food being poured in. Imprisoned suffragettes on hunger strike were sometimes force fed.

The right to vote in public elections.

a prolonged refusal to eat, carried out as a protest. Some imprisoned suffragettes went on hunger strike to further raise awareness for their cause.

A public declaration or proclamation, stating the aims and methods of a campaign group.

Aggressive and violent behaviour in pursuit of a political cause, favouring extreme or confrontational campaign methods.

The National Union of Women's Suffrage Societies (NUWSS) was formed in 1897 and brought together many smaller suffrage organisations. The NUWSS's method was non-confrontational and constitutional.

An individual who disagrees with war on principle.

A formal written request or application, especially one signed by many people, to a particular individual or group, for example, a government.

Discrimination in favour of individuals belonging to a group considered to be disadvantaged or underprivileged.

The publication of resources and ideas designed to encourage a particular and specific response.

In 1918, the Representation of the People Act granted the vote to women over 30 who were also householders, the wives of householders, owners of property worth over £5 or university graduates. The Act also granted the franchise to all men over the age of 21.

The right to vote in political elections.

The Women's Freedom League was formed in 1907 after a disagreement over how the WSPU was run. It was founded by Charlotte Despard, Edith How-Martyn and Teresa Billington Greig and often used militant methods of campaigning.

The Women's Social and Political Union was founded in 1903 by Emmeline Pankhurst who was disillusioned with the constitutional methods of campaigning employed by the NUWSS. The WSPU preferred to raise public and media awareness of the campaign by militant action.