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Britishness in our film

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Naamah Hill
Naamah Hill

This document discusses British film genres and what it means to be British. It explores social realism, documentary, horror, science fiction, and romantic comedy genres in British film. Some key points made are: - Social realism films realistically depict the struggles of the working class and social issues in a complex but often depressing manner. - Romantic comedies have light-hearted plots focused on themes of true love overcoming obstacles. - The film Four Lions is an example of social realism and commentary. - It asks the reader to consider what narratives, themes, and values are important to British audiences in film. Being British is defined in terms of food, culture, history, and other

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‘Britishness in our film How is Britain represented and how do these film reflect their British context
British Genres • Documentary/ Horror/ Science Fiction • Social Realism and Social Commentary - Social issues explored in complex fashion but often shocking and depressing. Social realism in film is typifies the struggles of the working classes toward social change. It depicts the realities of everyday British life • Romance Comedy/ Urban Fairy Tale - Romantic comedy films are films with light-hearted, humorous plotlines, cantered on romantic ideals such as that true love is able to overcome obstacles and should end happily!
How does this apply to our film? • Social Realism and Social Commentary – Four Lions • Romantic Comedy/ Urban Fairytale
What does it mean to be British? • Food, Drink, Sports, Culture (TV, Films, Music, Art, writers, etc), Beliefs, Values and Attitudes, Landmarks, fashion, Language and Phrases, History, Inventions, Famous people • Based on the work you do as a group create brainstorm – share your ideas.
What does it mean to be British? 1. What would you expect from a British film? 2. What narrative, storylines would appeal to a British audience? 3. What themes, message and values might we find in British film? 4. What makes a British film different to a US film? 5. How can film makers attract UK audiences?
How does this apply to our films? • Task Instructions – You can work as an individual or with a pair but we need to make sure that both films are covered.
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Britishness in our film

  • 1. ‘Britishness in our film How is Britain represented and how do these film reflect their British context
  • 2. British Genres • Documentary/ Horror/ Science Fiction • Social Realism and Social Commentary - Social issues explored in complex fashion but often shocking and depressing. Social realism in film is typifies the struggles of the working classes toward social change. It depicts the realities of everyday British life • Romance Comedy/ Urban Fairy Tale - Romantic comedy films are films with light-hearted, humorous plotlines, cantered on romantic ideals such as that true love is able to overcome obstacles and should end happily!
  • 3. How does this apply to our film? • Social Realism and Social Commentary – Four Lions • Romantic Comedy/ Urban Fairytale
  • 4. What does it mean to be British? • Food, Drink, Sports, Culture (TV, Films, Music, Art, writers, etc), Beliefs, Values and Attitudes, Landmarks, fashion, Language and Phrases, History, Inventions, Famous people • Based on the work you do as a group create brainstorm – share your ideas.
  • 5. What does it mean to be British? 1. What would you expect from a British film? 2. What narrative, storylines would appeal to a British audience? 3. What themes, message and values might we find in British film? 4. What makes a British film different to a US film? 5. How can film makers attract UK audiences?
  • 6. How does this apply to our films? • Task Instructions – You can work as an individual or with a pair but we need to make sure that both films are covered.