Producing a film Which sentence, 1 or 2, is used to describe the film Yeelen in the film reviews on p. 106? 1 This classic drama was directed by Malian film-maker Souleymane Cissé. 2 Malian film-maker Souleymane Cissé directed this classic drama. Why does the writer use the passive? Does the writer want to emphasise the classic drama or the director? Complete the sentences in the box with the correct form of be. Read the film reviews on p. 106 again and underline all the passive verb forms. We often use the passive when it is not important who does the action, or it is unnecessary to know. Therefore, it is often used to describe processes. Read the words and complete the process of producing a film. Use the correct form of the words provided. Add by where necessary. THE FILM PRODUCTION PROCESS 1 First / a writer / choose / the studio. 2 Then / draft script / write. 3 Next / a director / find. 4 Then / actors / invite / the director. 5 Once / actors / have been / chosen / a storyboard / produce. 6 Then / rehearsals / arrange. 7 After / enough rehearsals / the movie / film. 8 Then / the film / edit. 9 Finally / the film / show / in cinemas. Think of a process you know well. Write a description using the passive. 7 Grammar Passive a b 8 a Present simple passive: am / is / are + past participle The Others (1) considered to be one of the scariest films of its time. The minions (2) captured to perfection. Past simple passive: was / were + past participle This film (3) written by Julie Delpy. All the people in the cinema (4) amazed by Fantastic Beasts. 1 Grammar reference and practice, p. 173 b 9 a First, a writer is chosen by the studio. b 108 Language skills Extras Explore 9 Getting together Nur zu Prüfzwecken – Eigentum des Verlags öbv
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