A response to Lulu Wang’s THE FAREWELL.
For our final writing assignment, I would like you to write a response to Lulu Wang’s THE FAREWELL (due on February 3). To review, you will be writing on anything that interests you about this film…the themes, story, filmmaking style, setting, characters, a particular scene that stood out to you, the ending, the filmmakers experience influencing the film etc…I will leave it open to you. Think of it as a response paper or journal entry. This is the similar in format to the City Lights, Bicycle Thieves and Do the Right Thing assignments.
Assignment: Write a 2-3 full page response/reflection on the film The Farewell.
Guidelines: You will be writing on anything that interests you about this film…the themes, story, aesthetics, Asian representation on screen, the setting, characters, a particular scene that stood out to you, the ending etc…I will leave it open to you. Think of it as a response paper or journal entry.
Length: The assignment should be 2-3 full pages, double-spaced. Make sure you write full pages so that you do not lose points on submitting an incomplete assignment.
Directions: A title is not required but you are more than welcome to include it. Paper is due by the end of the day (2/3), but may be turned in any time prior through CANVAS. Please include your name, date, class on the top right corner. No late work will be accepted. If you have questions, please use the discussion boards or feel free to email me.