Aimee Brierley A level film

Narrative: 1.) How does the narrative of the film and its structure reflect the key themed and messages of the story? The narrative of the film reflects the emptiness of Jean Do's life. His mind is trapped inside his body which is un moveable. The repetitive nature of the film shows the monotonous life that he lives. This contrasts with his imagination. The scenes in the film which are active and uplifting are the events that he is imagining. When the scenes flashback to his typically daily life we see the bleak and empty side. The Diving Bell represents Jean Do's body how it is heavy and can't be moved. Whereas the butterfly represents the freedom of his mind. Mis-en-scene: How does the Mis-en-scene create meaning throughout the film? 1.) What devices are used to communicate frustration and paralysis? The repetition of the diving suit shows the frustration of Jean Do as he is trapped and unable to communicate. This is the same as a diver in a suit and they can scr...

1.) Outline how 'Scottishness' is shown throughout the film. Use examples of character, setting, mis-en-scene in your answer. - Clydeism is shown in Trainspotting as a lot of scenes in the film are set in under privileged pasts of Scotland, this shows the modern view of Scotland that is rough, dirty and citizens having a lack of determination to contribute to society. - Tartanry is challenged in the film Trainspotting, the stereotypical image of a kilted man with a ginger beard and hair is not shown in trainspotting. However the character of Begbie is shown as a violent, angry and drunken man, which indirectly reinforces this stereotype but does not fully. 2.) How does the film reflect the social contexts in which it is set? Aids drug culture  disaffected youth  sexuality The death of Alison and sick boys baby is a key scene towards the representation of age and youth within the film. This shows they are unable and incapable to successfully give life to a new gener...

How does 'This Is England' show political and social contexts of the 80's? (Refer to film form in your answer. Especially mis-en-scene, costume, setting, performance and sound).  The Skinhead culture started in the early 1960's among the working class youths in London and the spread across the rest of the UK. The film 'This Is England' explores the political and social contexts of the 1980's. During the 1970's the group became associated with violence, racism, and intolerance. This Is England accurately represents this culture through the use of mis-en-scene and sound. The skinhead culture began as a mixed marriage between cultures around the passions of music and fashion however it developed racist and violent subcultures. The rise in unemployment and political unrest under Thatcher encouraged a number of white working class youths to join the group as they developed left wing views and many became part of the national front. The group were instantly ...