IB Film HL Comparative Study Example 1 (32/32)
This IB Film HL Comparative Study scored a perfect 32/32 (Grade 7) and was created by a Grade 7 Film HL student for the November 2023 session. This resource is up to date with the newest 2019 IB Film HL Syllabus, and contains both the reel and the references for the Comparative Study.
Area of Focus: German Expressionism and Psychological Thrillers
Film 1: The Cabinet of Dr. Caligari (1920)
Film 2: Shutter Island (2010)
Question: How are cinematic techniques employed in both 'The Cabinet of Dr. Caligari' and 'Shutter Island' to portray subjective realities?
This response is a perfect exemplar of the Film Comparative Study, and can be used as a model for both the structure and level of analysis required to achieve a strong Grade 7 in the task. It is especially useful, as the comparative study is one of the few IB tasks presented in video format, an unfamiliar context for many IB students. That is why this resource is a must-have for any Film student (SL or HL) looking to achieve top marks in their own comparative study.
