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Film Research - E.T the Extra-terrestrial



E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial Poster



Institutional Context

Production company: The production company of E.T. was Universal Pictures. Universal Pictures was also responsible for producing films like Psycho, Jurassic Park, The Mummy and many other popular films.

Distributor: The distributors of the film consisted of many well known distributors such as Universal Pictures, Nova Film and United International Pictures.

Director:  The director of the film was Steven Spielberg. Spielberg also directed, produced or wrote popular movies such as Gremlins, Jaws and Poltergeist. In his work, he often uses powerful flashlights in dark scenes, Important images, or characters, that are often seen through the rear-view mirror of a car and he frequently uses music by John Williams.

Cinematographer: The cinematographer for E.T. was Allen Daviau, who, after working with E.T., won multiple awards, including a BAFTA Award for best




Historical and Political context


When was it set?: E.T was released on June 11th 1982 by Universal Studios. It was meant to be set in 1982 so it would have been quite modern at the time.


Where was it set?: Elliot's neighbourhood was set in Tujunga, Porter Ranch, and Granada Hills, located on the outskirts of Los Angeles. Soundstages at Laird Studios in Culver City were used for the interiors of Elliott's home, backyard and the forest spaceship landing.


Does it relate to any real events?: E.T does not relate to any real events






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