Prime Time 7, Coursebook plus Semester Self-checks

5 What can songs be used for in Bollywood films? a) to help the audience understand the thoughts of a character b) to introduce more action into the film c) to distract the audience from characters falling in love d) to introduce the real world into the film 6 What is the so-called “item number”? a) a form of censorship for erotic content b) a technique that introduces erotic elements through singing and dancing c) a scene in which the heroine behaves in an immodest way d) a form of dancing which first appeared in the 1932 film “Zarina” b) Listen to the recording again and note down information about the following aspects: • characteristic features of Bollywood films • important events in the history of the Bollywood film industry • the function of song and dance Speaking: I love Bollywood, don’t you? Most people react rather emotionally when they think of Bollywood films – either they love them or they hate them. a) Have a look at the table below and fill in pro- and con-arguments for each of the characteristic features of Bollywood films. b) Then exchange your views about Bollywood films with a partner. Choose one of the sides each. Pro Characteristic feature Con There’s something for every- one: films for the whole family. films have a little bit of every- thing: a little bit of action, romance, comedy or horror A film with too many genres is not really good at any of them. grand and glamorous sets, frequent change of costumes predictable storylines, usually centred around themes of love, romance and adventure exotic, breath-taking scenery (beaches, mountains, idyllic villages) excessive use of song and dance sequences for anything that can’t easily be acted out unusually long films 3.1 3  103 Nur zu Prüfzwecken – Eigentum des Verlags öbv