The+Truman+Show

__Individual Questions__ 1 What is the significance of Truman’s name? 2. Does this significance apply to other characters in the film? 3. Why did Christof create the show in the first place? 4. In a couple of paragraphs explore the psychology behind reality TV shows. 5. From observations of the people watching the show, and Christof’s claims for the show, what might be the psychology of the audience of “The Truman Show”? 6. The creator of this story, Andrew Niccol, had a point to make. Write half a page as if you were the author and explain to an interviewer what point or points you wanted to make. 7. How is the show funded? 8. How is the humour of the film created? 9. Name at least five experiences that Truman has that increase his sense of the unreality of his life. 10. What series of reactions does Truman have when he comes to the end of his world? Explain what these individual reactions represent. 11. What enables Truman to overcome his fear of the water? 12. What is the significance of the ending of the film for the on screen audience? 13. What does this say about the “life work” of Christof and Truman? 14. Peter Weir does not want us to lose sight of the fact that this is a film about a TV show. Identify examples of his use of framing throughout the film. 15. How does the angle of shots change the way we respond to these characters in the story. Give examples of how our reactions change 16. Examine the use of the music, both in the TV show and in the film.
 * Truman Show **

__Special Sequence__ 1 In the special sequence identify and comment on the emotions being played out for the audience of the film and also for the TV show. 2. How do lighting and camera angles participate in the creation of this impact? 3. How significant is this scene to the film? 4 Note the use of “framing” in this film. How does it serve to increase the message of the film? 5 Identify the impact and use of different angles of shot in the film.

__Group work__. 1. In the opening sequences how do we react to Truman? 2. At ten minute intervals, explore your changes of reaction to Truman. 3. Name three different reactions you have to Truman’s wife, his girlfriend, his best friend, Christof, members of the TV crew. Do not use the same word twice. Explain why you have had these reactions at these times.