The Conversation

High school (ages 12+)
Art & Creativity

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Step 1 · Read the article

Open the article and read it at the level above. Then answer the questions below in your own words.

https://smallwhale.org/articles/the-conversation

Write what each word means, using the article.

Do not copy the article. Write two things you learned, the way you would explain them to a friend.

Answers below are taken from the article’s stored facts, so they match what the student read.

1. Who wrote The Conversation?Francis Ford Coppola
2. What is the film classification?American neo-noir mystery thriller
3. What is the year of theatrical release?April 7, 1974
4. What is the movie "The Conversation" about?It is a 1974 film that follows a careful listening expert named Harry Caul, who records private talks and wonders if he knows about a planned murder. It shows how listening can make people feel uneasy and raise big questions about privacy.
5. Who is Harry Caul in the movie?Harry Caul is a very careful and quiet surveillance expert who records conversations. He becomes nervous when he thinks his recordings might be evidence of a crime.

Neo-noir: A cinematic genre that updates the conventions of classic film noir for a contemporary setting, often exploring themes of alienation, corruption, and moral ambiguity.
Palme d'Or: The highest prize awarded at the Cannes Film Festival, recognizing outstanding artistic merit and cinematic achievement.