JFK is one of the most interesting Hollywood films which never loses its actuality because the case Kennedy is still unsolved up to now. In search of a qualified biographical film and topic, time and again discrepancies emerge with regard to the film JFK to be a biographical picture or not. Some sources list the film to be a biopic others do not. Because of that the interesting and still unanswered question, if the film can be defined as a Hollywood biopic, became the main consideration of this paper.
First of all the terms JFK and the Hollywood biopic are explained separately. The different facts and characteristics are investigated on several levels which are direction, content and intention. Furthermore a definition of the term genre and a summery of the film JFK are supplemented in order to understand the different levels of investigation better. The emphasis is on a comparison of the characteristics of the two objects and as a result follows a conclusion.
Inhaltsverzeichnis (Table of Contents)
- Introduction
- The Hollywood Biopic
- Genre
- Characteristics of a biopic
- JFK by Oliver Stone
- Summary
- General facts
- Characteristics of JFK
- Directorial characteristics
- The intention
- Analysis
- First impression
- Comparison: the film JFK and the biopic
- Same characteristics
- Differences
- Synopsis and outlook
Zielsetzung und Themenschwerpunkte (Objectives and Key Themes)
This paper aims to determine whether Oliver Stone's film "JFK" qualifies as a Hollywood biopic. The ongoing debate surrounding the film's classification as a biopic, despite conflicting opinions, forms the central focus. The analysis will examine various aspects of the film, including its directorial style, content, and intention, to reach a conclusion.
- Definition and characteristics of the Hollywood biopic genre
- Analysis of "JFK" as a case study in biographical filmmaking
- Comparison of "JFK" to established conventions of the biopic genre
- Examination of the film's narrative structure and presentation of historical events
- Evaluation of the film's impact and contribution to the understanding of the Kennedy assassination
Zusammenfassung der Kapitel (Chapter Summaries)
Introduction: This chapter introduces the central question of whether Oliver Stone's "JFK" can be classified as a Hollywood biopic and outlines the methodology of the analysis. It briefly introduces the film and the ongoing debate regarding its genre.
The Hollywood Biopic: This section defines the term "genre" within the context of cinema and explores the specific characteristics of the Hollywood biopic genre. It discusses common themes, narrative structures, and stylistic elements frequently found in biopics.
JFK by Oliver Stone: This chapter provides a summary of the film's plot, focusing on the investigation of the Kennedy assassination and the contrasting perspectives presented. It also details general information about the film's production, cast, and directorial approach.
Analysis: This section delves into a comparative analysis of "JFK" and the characteristics of a typical Hollywood biopic, examining both similarities and differences. It will explore the film's stylistic choices and their effect on its interpretation.
Synopsis and Outlook: This chapter offers a brief overview of the overall argument presented throughout the paper, summarizing the findings and concluding remarks. (Note: The actual conclusion and final chapter content is omitted as per the instructions)
Schlüsselwörter (Keywords)
Hollywood biopic, genre, film analysis, JFK, Oliver Stone, Kennedy assassination, Warren Commission, conspiracy theory, biographical film, documentary elements, fictional elements, cinematic style.
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- Katrin Appenzeller (Author), 2005, JFK by Oliver Stone - A Hollywood Biopic?, Munich, GRIN Verlag, https://www.hausarbeiten.de/document/125647
