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Review Summaries
"An airplane carrying Conway (Colman), a British diplomat, and several civilians crash lands in the deep snows of the Himalayas on the brink of World War II. Their group is rescued by the people of Shangri-la – a mysterious valley that is protected by the mountains and hidden from the outside world. This place is a balm for Conway, but he is soon asked to lead the people there, much to the chagrin of his brother, George (Howard), who is determined to leave. Robert Conway is eventually convinced to leave, but Shangri-la and the beautiful Sondra (Wyatt) haunt his every moment. He decides to return, which may be at his peril.
Based on the James Hilton novel. Directed by Frank Capra. Filmed partially in California's Ojai Valley. Numerous Oscar nominations.
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ldpaulson, Resident Scholar
"Escaping an uprising in China, a group of white diplomats and profesionals are flown out of the line of fire, but are hijacked. After crashing somewhere in the Himalayas, a group of mysterious men appear, who happen to speak English, and help them to safety in their secluded valley called Shangri-La. Blocked on all sides by mountains and blizzards, the valley is comfortable and strangely peaceful, and magically makes everyone age at an incredibly slow rate. What is seen as paradise by some is a trap to others."
Sara Embrey, Resident Scholar
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Plot
Composition of Movie Actual chase scenes or violence - 15% Planning/preparing, gather info, debate puzzle - 40% Feelings, relationships, character bio/development - 45%
**Fantasy or Science Fiction?**
- fantasy story on present day Earth
Explore/1st contact
Yes
Explore plotlet:
- exploring a wondrous planet or phenomenon
Main Character
Identity:
- Male
Profession/status:
- diplomat
Age:
- 20's-30's
Is this an ordinary person caught up in events?
Yes
Hair color?
- brunette (Brown)
Hair type
- (man) crewcut/very short
Body type
- average (man)
Events of movie makes character more...
- introspective
Ethnicity/Nationality
- English/British
How sensitive is this character?
- sensitive to others' feelings
- middling sensitive to others' feelings
Sense of humor?
- Cynical sense of humor
Intelligence
- Smarter than most other characters
- Very much smarter than other characters
Physique
- average physique
Secondary Main Character
Identity:
- Female
Hair color
- brunette (Brown)
Hair style
- (woman) short/butch/lez
Body type
- average (female)
How much in movie?
- 20%
Ethnicity/Nationality
- White (American)
Main Adversary
Identity:
- natural phenomena
- an entire race
How much of work is main antagonist actually present in:
- 20%
Setting
Earth setting:
- 20th Century (1900-1950)
Takes place on Earth?
Yes
Mountains?
Yes
Misc settings
- fort/castle
Style
Accounts of torture and death?
- generic/vague references to death/punishment
- explicit references to deaths
Tone of movie
- upbeat
- spiritual
Sex/nudity in movie?
Yes
What kind of sex:
- kissing
Check here if B&W
Yes
Any profanity?
- None
Kinds of F/X
- exotic big cities
If Soundtrack VERY NOTICEABLE...
- Orchestra/classical
Is this movie based on a
- book
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