12131. CRITICAL ANALYSIS OF THE FILM "CITIZEN KANE." (Directed by Orson Welles.) Emphasizes the controversy over the use of William Randolph Hearst and his mistress as a basis for the characters in the film. Examines the similarities and differences between the film and historical facts. Concludes that the film is indeed based on the life of Heart but that the facts were altered by Welles in order to make a personal artistic statement. 10 pages, 30 footnotes, 8 bibliographic sources.