Problem
Describe the symbolism in 2001: A Space Odyssey - The Dawn of Man clip. What are the different symbols that the filmmaker is creating and how? Visual Symbolism? How does symbolism work in film in general?
Think about the images on the screen; lighting; camera angles;
Sound: music; sound effects
Think about the characters, their actions and their movement.
What are the striking visual images in the scene? What makes them significant?
What is the filmmaker trying to represent?