1. A2 FILM STUDIES
FM4 – SECTION A
URBAN STORIES
PAST EXAM QUESTIONS
NOTES/ PARAGRAPH PLANNING

2. Jun 2010
5. How far does the impact of the
films you have studied for this
topic depend on distinctive uses
of film techniques? [35]
6. How far do the films you have
studied for this topic offer an
analysis of the social issues they
present? [35]

3. Jan 2011
5. Compare the attitudes to
poverty conveyed in the films you
have studied for this topic. [35]
6. Explore how stylistic choices
contribute to the representation
of the urban experience in the
films you have studied for this
topic. [35]

4. Jun 2011
5. What is the importance of
cinematography and/or editing in
communicating issues of power,
poverty and conflict in the films you
have studied for this topic? [35]
6. How far do the films you have
studied for this topic challenge the
audience, generating debate about
the worlds they represent?

5. Jan 2012
5. Compare the different ways in
which conflict between the poor
and the powerful are represented
in the films you have studied for
this topic. [35]
6. How significant is editing and/or
sound in contributing to the power
of the narrative in the films you
have studied for this topic? [35]

6. Jun 2012
5. Explore how the representation
of urban environments contributes
to the key themes of your chosen
films.
6. ‘The stylistic choices made by
filmmakers define not just the look
but also the meaning of a film.’ How
far is this true of the films you have
studied for this topic? [35]