Cinemaspeaking topic
How does the interweaving of memory and dream in Tarkovsky's Mirror build its non-linear narrative?
— Andrei Tarkovsky, Mirror (Zerkalo, 1975)
practice with this topic
Set the timer (5-30 min), take 20 seconds of prep if you like, start talking. Jot your thoughts onto the sticky-note board.
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