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    The document discusses several film theories: Realist Theory focuses on depicting reality without embellishment; Auteurist Theory sees the director as the primary creative force; Feminist Theory advocates for more nuanced female portrayals and challenges gender roles; Psychoanalytic Theory explores human behavior and psyche through unconscious desires and conflicts; Ideological Theory posits that films reflect the dominant ideology of their society. Each theory is outlined with its origin, key proponents, and impact on cinema.

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    The document discusses several film theories: Realist Theory focuses on depicting reality without embellishment; Auteurist Theory sees the director as the primary creative force; Feminist Theory advocates for more nuanced female portrayals and challenges gender roles; Psychoanalytic Theory explores human behavior and psyche through unconscious desires and conflicts; Ideological Theory posits that films reflect the dominant ideology of their society. Each theory is outlined with its origin, key proponents, and impact on cinema.

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    Realist, Auteurists, Feminist, Psychonalyic, Idealogical Theories.

    Realist Theory:
    Origin: The Realist Theory emerged during the early 20th century as a reaction to the
    unrealistic and romantic portrayals of life in films. This theory advocates for a depiction of
    life and society as they are, without any embellishments or exaggerations.
    Proponent: Andre Bazin is considered to be the father of the Realist Theory.
    Impact: The Realist Theory has had a significant impact on the development of cinema. It has
    led to a greater emphasis on realism in film, with directors striving to capture the essence of
    real life in their works.
    Examples: Tamil film Kaala and English film Moonlight are examples of films that adhere to
    the Realist Theory.
    Auteurist Theory:
    Origin: The Auteurist Theory originated in France during the 1950s and 1960s. This theory
    posits that the director is the primary creative force behind a film, and that a director's style
    and vision can be discerned across their entire body of work.
    Proponent: Francois Truffaut, Jean-Luc Godard, and other French New Wave filmmakers
    were the primary proponents of the Auteurist Theory.
    Impact: The Auteurist Theory has had a profound impact on cinema. It has elevated the role
    of the director to a position of great importance, and has led to a greater appreciation of
    directors as artists with their own unique vision.
    Examples: Tamil film Kabali and English film The Dark Knight are examples of films that
    reflect the Auteurist Theory.

    Feminist Theory:
    Origin: The Feminist Theory emerged during the 1960s and 1970s, as a reaction to the male-
    dominated film industry and the portrayal of women in films as objects of male desire. This
    theory advocates for a more nuanced and complex portrayal of women in film, and seeks to
    challenge traditional gender roles.
    Proponent: Laura Mulvey is considered to be one of the leading proponents of Feminist Film
    Theory.
    Impact: The Feminist Theory has had a significant impact on cinema. It has led to a greater
    representation of women in film, both in terms of the number of female filmmakers and the
    portrayal of women onscreen.
    Examples: Tamil film Aruvi and English film Little Women are examples of films that reflect
    the Feminist Theory.
    Psychoanalytic Theory:
    Origin: The Psychoanalytic Theory emerged in the early 20th century as a branch of
    psychology developed by Sigmund Freud. This theory posits that human behavior is driven
    by unconscious desires and conflicts, and that these can be explored through art and
    literature.
    Proponent: The primary proponent of the Psychoanalytic Theory in film was the Austrian-
    born filmmaker, Otto Rank.
    Impact: The Psychoanalytic Theory has had a profound impact on cinema. It has led to a
    greater exploration of the human psyche in film, and has provided a framework for
    understanding the psychological motivations of characters.
    Examples: Tamil film Pariyerum Perumal and English film Black Swan are examples of
    films that explore the human psyche using Psychoanalytic Theory.

    Ideological Theory:
    Origin: The Ideological Theory emerged during the 1970s as a reaction to the dominant
    capitalist ideology in Western societies. This theory posits that films are not neutral or
    objective, but are instead shaped by the dominant ideology of the society in which they are
    produced.
    Proponent: Marxist film critics such as Jean-Louis Comolli and Jean Narboni were the
    primary proponents of the Ideological Theory.
    Impact: The Ideological Theory has had a significant impact on cinema. It has led to a greater
    awareness of the political and ideological implications of films, and has provided a
    framework for understanding how films can both reflect and challenge dominant social
    norms.
    Examples: Tamil film Asuran

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