tim burton's movie dark shadows

Public cible 2de / Écouter, Parler (PPC) : B1Séquence 1

Tim Burton’s Movie Dark Shadows

Le réalisateur américain, Tim Burton, a créé trois films en 2012, qui plongent le spectateur dans un monde sombre avec des personnages tout aussi lugubres que décalés. Dark Shadows raconte l’histoire d’un vampire déchu. Le réalisateur et son acteur fétiche, Johnny Depp, nous livrent ici leurs impressions quant à leur longue collaboration dans ce genre cinématographique bien particulier.

Transcript Sky News Presenter Samantha Simmonds: Now some of Hollywood’s finest are in London this evening for the premiere of Tim Burton’s latest movie. It’s called Dark Shadows. The film reunites the director with many of his usual suspects, including his wife, Helena Bonham Carter, and Johnny Depp. It is, in fact, the eighth time that Depp and Burton have worked together, but the star says he’s far from bored of their collaborations.

Actor Johnny Depp: Whenever I get the call from Tim, I’m always, you know, surprised and honored, you know, that he would want me to interpret another character for him. So I don’t know, I don’t... I don’t try and dissect it, I just consider myself very lucky. He’s one of the only true auteurs, he’s a visionary and he’s a... I mean, he’s beyond a film maker, he’s an absolute artist to the umpteenth level.

Film Director Tim Burton: Each time feels like it’s the first time so eight times, eight different characters and each one feels like it’s the first time I’m working with the guy.

Objectifs et démarche pédagogique

Liens avec les programmes culturels de lycée ¾ Thème culturel de la classe de seconde ¾ L’art de vivre ensemble dans l’aire linguistique concernée.

Notion abordée : Sentiment d’appartenance ¾ Culture cinématographique commune.

CECRL Peut comprendre les points principaux d’une intervention sur des sujets familiers rencontrés régulièrement au travail, à l’école, pendant les loisirs, y compris des récits courts. – Compréhension générale de l’oral, B1Peut assez aisément mener à bien une description directe et non compliquée de sujets variés dans son domaine en la présentant comme une succession linéaire de points. – Production orale générale, B1La prononciation est clairement intelligible même si un accent étranger est quelquefois perceptible et si des erreurs de prononciation proviennent occasionnellement.

Maîtrise du système phonologique, B1

Anglais / Lycée – post-bac / nº 26 / janvier-mars 2013 3

Faits de langue ¾ Les marqueurs de temps et de fréquence : now; whenever; always; each time. ¾ Les quantifieurs : some of; many of; one of; each one.

Lexique ¾ Le cinéma : Hollywood’s finest; the premiere of Tim Burton’s latest movie; the film; the director; interpret

another character; a film maker.

Exploitation de l’extrait vidéoA. Introduction

¾ Afin de présenter le thème et d’éveiller la curiosité des élèves, faites un arrêt sur l’image fixe au début de la séquence. Elle contient très peu d’éléments afin de permettre aux élèves d’émettre des hypothèses sur le thème et un éventuel titre de séquence.

B. Overall Comprehension ¾ Visionnez une première fois l’extrait vidéo en entier avant de remettre la fiche de travail aux élèves. Si vous le

souhaitez, vous pouvez recueillir la réaction des élèves « à chaud » sur le reportage, en français pour faciliter l’expression de quelques élèves, ou bien en anglais pour les plus aguerris. Puis distribuez la fiche de travail et revoyez avec les élèves les réponses à apporter pour cette compréhension globale.

C. Detailed Comprehension ¾ Il est préférable de visionner la vidéo une nouvelle fois, mais en faisant des pauses régulières aux endroits

stratégiques, pour laisser le temps aux élèves de trouver les réponses et les noter sur leur fiche de travail. Répétez l’opération une nouvelle fois si les élèves en ressentent le besoin.

D. Final Task: Spoken production. ¾ After watching the interview and after looking for information on the Internet about the film director, Tim Burton,

organize a short summary of his career that you will present to the class.

Compléments

Liens avec des sites internet ¾ Biographie de Tim Burton : http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tim_Burton ¾ Description du film : http://www.allocine.fr/film/fichefilm_gen_cfilm=130298.html

Corrigé des activités

B. Overall comprehension1. The nature and settings of the video. Choose the right answer.

� This is... þ an interview o a documentary o a movie � It is set in... o Hollywood o Paris þ London � The event is a... o wedding o birthday celebration þ movie premiere � The movie’s title is... o Sweeny Todd o Sleepy Hollow þ Dark Shadows

2. Fill in the blanks. Listen to the journalist’s presentation and find the missing words. Now some of Hollywood’s finest are in London this evening for the premiere of Tim Burton’s latest movie. It’s called Dark Shadows. The film reunites the director with many of his usual suspects, including his wife, Helena Bonham Carter, and Johnny Depp. It is, in fact, the eighth time that Depp and Burton have worked together, but the star says he’s far from bored of their collaborations.

Anglais / Lycée – post-bac / nº 26 / janvier-mars 20134

3. Identify the people. Complete the grid below.

First person interviewed Second person interviewedFull name Johnny Depp Tim BurtonJob actor film directorWife’s name Helena Bonham CarterExpressions usedto describe the other person

– He’s one of the only true auteurs.– He’s beyond a film maker.– He’s an absolute artist.

Each time feels like it’s the first time I’m working with the guy.

Number of times they have worked together

Eight times, eight different characters.

4. The two celebrities’ backgrounds.a. What do you know about the first person’s career?

Johnny Depp is a very famous American actor who has played many diverse roles in movies. He has often worked with Tim Burton.

b. What can you write about the second person’s life?He is a film director and has made many movies in a very specific genre. His movies are usually about marginal characters who deal with society in terms of prejudice, stereotypes, etc.

C. Detailed comprehension 1. Work on words. Match the words to their definition.

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8f e c a h d g b

2. Work on word stresses. Underline the stressed syllable. a. finest b. usual c. beyond d. dissect e. lucky f. auteurs g. umpteenth

3. Getting into the subject. Answer the following questions.a. What is the main event?

It is the film premiere of Tim Burton’s movie.b. Where does it take place?

It takes place in London.c. Who are the two people interviewed?

The two people who are interviewed are Johnny Depp and Tim Burton.d. How many times have they worked together?

They have worked eight times together.e. Why are they reunited?

Because they have just made another movie together.f. What is the name of the movie?

It is called Dark Shadows.

g. When was it released?It was released in the fall.

h. What other works have they produced together?They have worked on Edward Scissors Hands, Ed Wood, Sleepy Hollow, Corpse Bride, Sweeney Todd, Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, Alice in Wonderland and Dark Shadows.

i. What is so particular about their collaboration? They have worked together for a long time and in many different movies.

j. How do you define their relationship?They have had a long-term and trustworthy collaboration.


Fich

e d’

acti

vité

s Nom : Classe : Date :

Tim Burton’s Movie Dark ShadowsSéquence 1

A. Anticipation

1. Look at the image and give all your thoughts about it. Here are some questions that may help you think. �What is shown in this picture? �Who is the person on the right? �What is there in the background?

B. Overall comprehension

1. The nature and settings of the video. Choose the right answer. � This is... o an interview o a documentary o a movie � It is set in... o Hollywood o Paris o London � The event is a... o wedding o birthday celebration o movie premiere � The movie’s title is... o Sweeny Todd o Sleepy Hollow o Dark Shadows

2. Fill in the blanks. Listen to the journalist’s presentation and find the missing words. Now some of .................................................................. are in ..................................... this evening for the ...................................................................................................... latest movie. It’s called Dark Shadows. The film reunites the ....................................... with many of his usual suspects, including his ...................., Helena Bonham Carter, and ................................................... It is, in fact, the .......................... time that Depp and Burton have worked together, but the star says he’s ................................................................ of their collaborations.

3. Identify the people. Complete the grid below.

First person interviewed Second person interviewedFull name Job Wife’s nameExpressions usedto describe the other person

Number of times they have worked together

4. The two celebrities’ backgrounds.a. What do you know about the first person’s career?

...................................................................................................................................................................

...................................................................................................................................................................

b. What can you write about the second person’s life?......................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................

Anglais / Lycée – post-bac / nº 26 / janvier-mars 20136

Fich

e d’

acti

vité

sNom : Classe : Date :

Tim Burton’s Movie Dark ShadowsSéquence 1

C. Detailed comprehension 1. Work on words. Match the words to their definition.

1. the finest a. separate into pieces: expose the parts for scientific examination.2. usual b. very many : indefinitely numerous.3. bored c. the state of being weary and restless through lack of interest.4. dissect d. an artist whose style and practice are distinctive.5. lucky e. accordant with usage, custom, or habitual.6. auteur f. something or someone of superior quality, skill, or appearance.7. beyond g. on or to the farther side.8. the umpteenth h. having good luck.

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8

2. Work on word stresses. Underline the stressed syllable. a. finest b. usual c. beyond d. dissect e. lucky f. auteurs g. umpteenth

3. Getting into the subject. Answer the following questions.a. What is the main event?

..............................................................................................................................................................b. Where does it take place?

..............................................................................................................................................................c. Who are the two people interviewed?

..............................................................................................................................................................d. How many times have they worked together?

..............................................................................................................................................................e. Why are they reunited?

..............................................................................................................................................................f. What is the name of the movie?

..............................................................................................................................................................g. When was it released?

..............................................................................................................................................................h. What other works have they produced together?

..............................................................................................................................................................

..............................................................................................................................................................i. What is so particular about their collaboration?

..............................................................................................................................................................j. How do you define their relationship?

..............................................................................................................................................................

4. Web search – Choose one of the two celebrities concerned with the video and write a short biography after doing some research on different English-language websites.

C. Final Task: Spoken production.After watching the interview and after looking for information on the Internet about the film director, Tim Burton, organize a short summary of his career that you will present to the class.


tim burton's movie dark shadows

Documents