Applying Narrative theory to the Opening scene of ATB
Attack the Block has a linear narrative that goes from the beginning to the end. The opening scene is therefore a very linear scene. The scene starts with Sam walking from the train station to the block. This is the equilibrium. The disruption is when Sam spots Moses and his gang. This is also the recognition, because in this part, Sam knows that there is a good chance that she is going to be mugged. The resolution is actually another disruption, which is the arrival of the first alien, which lets Sam escape, but signals the arrival of the alien invasion. For Sam, the new-equilibrium is her heading back to the block, after being mugged. However for Moses, their new-equilibrium is after they kill the first alien and take it back to the block.
The opening of the film immediately shows Strauss' theory of binary opposites. We have Black vs White and Rich vs Poor to set up the class between the gang and others like Sam and Brewis. The Idea of good vs bad is repeated throughout with the gang, who start off bad, become good as they fight the worse enemies like the alpines and Hi-Hatz.
There are also quite a few or Propps' character types like the Hero (Moses/Sam), The helpers (The rest of the gang), The villain (Hi-Hatz/ Aliens) and the Quest-giver (Aliens).
Applying Narrative theory to the Opening scene of SM
Slumdog Millionaire has a circular narrative were it Begins at the End. The Opening scene is split between Jamal on WWTBAM and his interrogation. Him on WWTBAM is the equilibrium, which is then cut with him being interrogated by the police for suspicion of cheating (Disruption and Recogniton) This is intercut to Jamal as a child in the slums playing with his friends. This is the New-equilibrium, which is et before anything else we have seen.
The opening scene has a lot of binary opposites. We see the difference between Rich and Poor as we watch Jamal and the host talk to each other on the game show, which shows how unaffected he is by the sense of getting money. We also see privileged life vs slum life when he is interrogated by the police. He is constantly ridiculed for being a slumdog by the cops, who both think that they re better than him.
There is a few of Propps' character types we see in the opening scene, The hero (Jamal), The villain (At this point there really isn't one, other than the bad cop), The quest sender (The good cop, that asks Jamal about his early life), and the Princess (Latika).
Thursday, July 9, 2020
Thursday, July 2, 2020
The effects of Film History on Attack the Block.
The effects of Film History on Attack the Block.
In this scene, there is a very chaotic and fast-paced chase scene. This scene and other like it, wouldn't have the same effect without some advancements in film history. The first of these are synchronised sound that was introduced in 1927. This makes the chase scene that much more action packed, as you can hear the dialogue of the boys showing their fear and desperation for getting away, as well as the sound of the monsters chasing them. This creates a scary and tense chase scene. Another example of vital improvements are the steadicam in the 1970s and hand held cameras in the 1950s. The handheld cameras allow for scenes to be shot outside of a set. This allows for the scene to be primarily set outside and for moveable possessions that gives the scene a flow of never-ending action. The steadicam technology allows for more stable fluid movements that don't look like they are being filmed by a person. This is used throughout the scene to show more fluid action and make the chase look seamless rather than having very little movement and lots of editing. The stead-cam allows for less editing as it is able to take longer more dynamic shots so less editing is need to make a good-looking scene. The last major advancements was the paramount case in 1952. This meant that companies could no longer own cinemas, crews ad cast. This meant that ATB can have multiple small companies helping out and a variety of small crews and cast. It also means that it can be shown in any cinemas. Without this case, the film would have struggled to be made, as it wouldn't have much in the way of cast and crew, and wouldn't be shown in many major cinemas which would have heavily minimises its release.
In this scene, there is a very chaotic and fast-paced chase scene. This scene and other like it, wouldn't have the same effect without some advancements in film history. The first of these are synchronised sound that was introduced in 1927. This makes the chase scene that much more action packed, as you can hear the dialogue of the boys showing their fear and desperation for getting away, as well as the sound of the monsters chasing them. This creates a scary and tense chase scene. Another example of vital improvements are the steadicam in the 1970s and hand held cameras in the 1950s. The handheld cameras allow for scenes to be shot outside of a set. This allows for the scene to be primarily set outside and for moveable possessions that gives the scene a flow of never-ending action. The steadicam technology allows for more stable fluid movements that don't look like they are being filmed by a person. This is used throughout the scene to show more fluid action and make the chase look seamless rather than having very little movement and lots of editing. The stead-cam allows for less editing as it is able to take longer more dynamic shots so less editing is need to make a good-looking scene. The last major advancements was the paramount case in 1952. This meant that companies could no longer own cinemas, crews ad cast. This meant that ATB can have multiple small companies helping out and a variety of small crews and cast. It also means that it can be shown in any cinemas. Without this case, the film would have struggled to be made, as it wouldn't have much in the way of cast and crew, and wouldn't be shown in many major cinemas which would have heavily minimises its release.
Thursday, June 25, 2020
Genre Film Questions:
1- What episode of Mark Kermode Secrets of Cinema did you watch?
Horror Genre
2- Apply Daniel Chandler's theory of conventions of content to this genre.
Settings of haunted houses and other places, props such as guns, knifes, masks, facial expressions of fear, anger and worry.
3- What ideas does Kermode discuss in this documentary?
A journey between normal and weird, ominous themes, social issues.
4- What films had you already seen?
Silence of the Lambs, Psycho, The Shining, Get Out
5- Which films hadn't you?
The Exorcist, The nightmare on elm street.
6- Which films made you think 'i'd like to watch that' and why?
A nightmare on elm street, Us
7- What film did you watch?
Us
8- Apply narrative theories of Todorov, Propp and Strauss to this film
Strauss: Rich vs Poor, Black vs White, American vs Other,
Propp: The Hero(s)(The family), The villain(s)(The tethered form), The donor/false hero(The Tyler family)
Narrative: The film is linear, but is decorated with flashbacks: The film starts with the family going to Santa Cruz. At night they find a family outside their house. They realise that the family are their dopplegangers. They have to try and kill their doppelgängers but realise that the doppelgängers are everywhere and are taking over in a 'Hands across America'. The film ends with the family driving away past a line of thousands of the tethered.
Propp: The Hero(s)(The family), The villain(s)(The tethered form), The donor/false hero(The Tyler family)
Narrative: The film is linear, but is decorated with flashbacks: The film starts with the family going to Santa Cruz. At night they find a family outside their house. They realise that the family are their dopplegangers. They have to try and kill their doppelgängers but realise that the doppelgängers are everywhere and are taking over in a 'Hands across America'. The film ends with the family driving away past a line of thousands of the tethered.
9- Apply Daniel Chandler's conventions of content to this film
The film is obviously a horror film. It primarily takes place at night. A family is being ambushed by invaders. The villains wear scary costumes( with in particular wearing quite a scary mask. The villains also carry shears and we see them use them multiple times when they kill. Multiple bodies are seen. The villains talk and walk in odd ways.
10- Apply Stuart Hall representation theory to this film
As with Jordan Peele's other work, the film heavily represents social America and what it means to be American. it also focuses heavily on what it means to be human as well as things like black lives in America and the importance of community. The film uses the idea of 'Hands across America' to emphasise this importance in community. The film tries to represent a real life America but tells it through a more fictitious way.
11- Apply Stuart Hall audience theory and Blulmer and Katz audience theory to this film
The film could heavily be used for both entertainment and if you have a social relationship with the characters. The film is a horror film so it is heavily used for entertainment but due to the American and black culture within the film, lots of people will have a strong connection with them. I think the film heavily uses the oppositional reading as the film does have a meaning but it can be interpreted in many ways.
1- What episode of Mark Kermode Secrets of Cinema did you watch?
Crime Genre
2- Apply Daniel Chandler's theory of conventions of content to this genre.
Props like guns, bags costumes. Costumes like boiler suits and masks. Settings of banks, and warehouses
3- What ideas does Kermode discuss in this documentary?
A simple recipe that is always used over and over again but it still seems unique.
4- What films had you already seen?
Ocean's series, Inception, Reservoir Dogs, Inception, Heat, Baby Driver
5- Which films hadn't you?
The Italien Job, Dead Presidents, Sexy Beasts
6- Which films made you think 'i'd like to watch that' and why?
The Italian Job, Sexy Beasts, The Asphalt Jungle
7- What film did you watch?
The Italian Job
8- Apply narrative theories of Todorov, Propp and Strauss to this film
Propp: The hero(s)(The criminals), The villain(s)(The police/government), The helper(The donor(Mr Bridger))
Strauss:Good vs Bad, Rich vs Poor, Oppressed vs Oppressors, Police vs Criminals
Todorov: The film starts off with Charlie getting out of prison. He sees a recording on a possible job he can pull. He gathers resources and people to pull off the heist. The mafia realise that a robbery is being planned. The crew pull of the heist and escape past the mafia and police. The film ends with a cliffhanger as the gold dangles of the end of a cliff.
Strauss:Good vs Bad, Rich vs Poor, Oppressed vs Oppressors, Police vs Criminals
Todorov: The film starts off with Charlie getting out of prison. He sees a recording on a possible job he can pull. He gathers resources and people to pull off the heist. The mafia realise that a robbery is being planned. The crew pull of the heist and escape past the mafia and police. The film ends with a cliffhanger as the gold dangles of the end of a cliff.
9- Apply Daniel Chandler's conventions of content to this film
The film has common settings like banks, police and government HQs. Common costumes like boiler suits and masks. It has a lot of props such as guns, cars, money, gold, weapons, and common
10- Apply Stuart Hal representation theory to this film
The film does have quite a constructionist approach as it tries to represent the 1960s society while producers also try to fill the film with its own meanings and oppinions.
11- Apply Stuart Hall audience theory and Blulmer and Katz audience theory to this film
The film is only really to be used for entertainment purposes as it is quite a fun, paced action thriller film. It doesn't really have much in the way of social connections and relationships, as it was made in 1969 and most films were quite basic in their representation. The film also has quite a basic reading as the film wants the audience to feel a certain message of: the oppressed trying to move against the oppressors.
The film is only really to be used for entertainment purposes as it is quite a fun, paced action thriller film. It doesn't really have much in the way of social connections and relationships, as it was made in 1969 and most films were quite basic in their representation. The film also has quite a basic reading as the film wants the audience to feel a certain message of: the oppressed trying to move against the oppressors.
Thursday, May 14, 2020
Thursday, May 7, 2020
Hidden figures - Film Questions.
Hidden Figures: Film Questions:
1- State how costume (as an element of mine-en-scene) makes us as an audience feel an emotion/opinion of/for/about a particular character in the film you have chosen. Throughout the film we see that Katherine chooses to wear bright coloured dresses. This contrasts perfectly to all of the men in the film, who all wear plain white shirts, black trousers and black ties. This shows how unique it was for Katherine to be in that position and her clothing symbolises that. This shows the audience that no matter how much the men at NASA are distasteful of her, Katherine won't stop wearing what she likes to fit in and wants to show off her true self. This can make an audience feel nervous as they aren't sure if she will be harassed for it, but the audience also feels strength and proudness for her.
2- How is the micro element of sound used in the opening 2 minutes of the film? Your answer should include key sound terms such as diegetic/non-diegetic/ambience etc. The first opening two minutes cut between various shots of Katherine as a girl going through her education. The scene is accompanied by Hanz Zimmer's non-diegetic score, which builds up throughout the scene. It has a very upbeat tone which makes the audience feel happiness, which is also created when we see Katherine solve the equation on the board. That scene and score at the beginning makes us feel so happy for a young Katherine despite knowing what is going to happen when she gets older.
3- Discuss how cinematography creates meaning in a particular scene of your choice. You should use key cinematography terms in your answer. Throughout the film thee are scene which show Katherine as she has to go back and fourth between her desk and the coloured toilets. This scene is re-occurring and often uses the same shots. Some of the most interesting shots, is the wide high angle shot as well as multiple wide shots to show the lengths that Katherine has to run just to pee. This shows how hard it is for coloured people to do simple things when they have extreme boundaries put on them.
4 - Discuss the use of editing in the opening scene. How does this create either meaning or spectator response? Your answer should include key editing terms (as in the attached KO) The opening scene uses lots of cuts between Katherine counting acorns, identifying multiple shapes and solving an equation. These shots are ordered in a way that shows Katherine being able to do easy counting as well as complex equations despite her age.
5 - Apply Narrative theory to the film you have chosen. Your answer should include Todorov's theory of narrative equilibrium, Vladimir Propp's character roles and functions and Claude Levi-Strauss' binary opposites Todorov: The three women start the film as being looked down on and having to deal with harassment from their white co-workers. They then all get new assignments which requires them to have to deal with men with more power. The three women have to deal with harassment but eventually are able to prove themselves and end up being given more respect by their higher-ups. Claude Levi-Strauss' binary opposites are also easily applicable, the main two being: Black vs White and Men vs Women. These opposites are exactly what the women in the film, as well as the audience, want to take down.
6 - What genre is the film you have watched? Your answer should include Daniel Chandler's conventions of content theory. The film is a drama on it's own, but it also is a biopic film, as it focuses on real-life characters and events. The films is quite clearly a drama, as it although it has a sense of humour, the film is very serious and deals with very serious themes of segregation and sexism.
7 - How did the film make you feel at the end? You should make reference to Blulmer and Katz's Uses and Gratifications theory. Were you entertained? Were you informed and/or educated? Did you feel a personal relationship form with any of the characters? Did you feel any identification with the plot, a character of general them of the film? At the end of the film I felt happiness and proud for these women as through hard work they are able to get the recognition and respect that they deserve. The film can be used for entertainment and information but also, people who have experienced the troubles that the film highlights, will have an emotional relationship with both the characters and different events. I found myself enjoying the film for what it is, but also became educated about these real women and their amazing feats.
1- State how costume (as an element of mine-en-scene) makes us as an audience feel an emotion/opinion of/for/about a particular character in the film you have chosen. Throughout the film we see that Katherine chooses to wear bright coloured dresses. This contrasts perfectly to all of the men in the film, who all wear plain white shirts, black trousers and black ties. This shows how unique it was for Katherine to be in that position and her clothing symbolises that. This shows the audience that no matter how much the men at NASA are distasteful of her, Katherine won't stop wearing what she likes to fit in and wants to show off her true self. This can make an audience feel nervous as they aren't sure if she will be harassed for it, but the audience also feels strength and proudness for her.
2- How is the micro element of sound used in the opening 2 minutes of the film? Your answer should include key sound terms such as diegetic/non-diegetic/ambience etc. The first opening two minutes cut between various shots of Katherine as a girl going through her education. The scene is accompanied by Hanz Zimmer's non-diegetic score, which builds up throughout the scene. It has a very upbeat tone which makes the audience feel happiness, which is also created when we see Katherine solve the equation on the board. That scene and score at the beginning makes us feel so happy for a young Katherine despite knowing what is going to happen when she gets older.
3- Discuss how cinematography creates meaning in a particular scene of your choice. You should use key cinematography terms in your answer. Throughout the film thee are scene which show Katherine as she has to go back and fourth between her desk and the coloured toilets. This scene is re-occurring and often uses the same shots. Some of the most interesting shots, is the wide high angle shot as well as multiple wide shots to show the lengths that Katherine has to run just to pee. This shows how hard it is for coloured people to do simple things when they have extreme boundaries put on them.
4 - Discuss the use of editing in the opening scene. How does this create either meaning or spectator response? Your answer should include key editing terms (as in the attached KO) The opening scene uses lots of cuts between Katherine counting acorns, identifying multiple shapes and solving an equation. These shots are ordered in a way that shows Katherine being able to do easy counting as well as complex equations despite her age.
5 - Apply Narrative theory to the film you have chosen. Your answer should include Todorov's theory of narrative equilibrium, Vladimir Propp's character roles and functions and Claude Levi-Strauss' binary opposites Todorov: The three women start the film as being looked down on and having to deal with harassment from their white co-workers. They then all get new assignments which requires them to have to deal with men with more power. The three women have to deal with harassment but eventually are able to prove themselves and end up being given more respect by their higher-ups. Claude Levi-Strauss' binary opposites are also easily applicable, the main two being: Black vs White and Men vs Women. These opposites are exactly what the women in the film, as well as the audience, want to take down.
6 - What genre is the film you have watched? Your answer should include Daniel Chandler's conventions of content theory. The film is a drama on it's own, but it also is a biopic film, as it focuses on real-life characters and events. The films is quite clearly a drama, as it although it has a sense of humour, the film is very serious and deals with very serious themes of segregation and sexism.
7 - How did the film make you feel at the end? You should make reference to Blulmer and Katz's Uses and Gratifications theory. Were you entertained? Were you informed and/or educated? Did you feel a personal relationship form with any of the characters? Did you feel any identification with the plot, a character of general them of the film? At the end of the film I felt happiness and proud for these women as through hard work they are able to get the recognition and respect that they deserve. The film can be used for entertainment and information but also, people who have experienced the troubles that the film highlights, will have an emotional relationship with both the characters and different events. I found myself enjoying the film for what it is, but also became educated about these real women and their amazing feats.
Wednesday, April 29, 2020
Spirited Away-Task 13: How are elderly witches represented.
How are the two elderly witches represented differently:
Yubaba is the evil witch and is represented as evil and cruel towards children, which is shown in her first interaction with Yubaba. We see that she uses her magic to zip up Chihiro's mouth to stop her from talking. Children watching this film would be scared and feel bad for Chihiro as they are seeing someone just like them be tormented and punished. We see through Chihiro's facial expression that she is scared that she has been treated like this. This fits in with the elderly character stereotypes like being cruel and wicked, especially towards children. At the end of that scene, we see Yubaba threaten to work Chihiro to death. This might be used by the director as a way of making parents not work children too hard and to instead, let them have a bit of fun and freedom.
Meanwhile, Zeniba is very kind towards Chihiro as well as Chihiro's friends. This might be used by the director to calm the younger audience and let them realise that not all members of the elderly are and and harmful. Zeniba portrays the other side of elderly stereotypes like being gentle, nurturing and peaceful. This is shown when Chihiro goes to meet with her, and her dialogue is much softer compared to Yubaba, who talks a lot more aggressively with Chihiro. Another example of Zeniba's and Yubaba's differences is their settings. Zeniba's house uses much brighter colours compared to Yubaba's dark office which shows how Zeniba has a much brighter personality.
Yubaba is the evil witch and is represented as evil and cruel towards children, which is shown in her first interaction with Yubaba. We see that she uses her magic to zip up Chihiro's mouth to stop her from talking. Children watching this film would be scared and feel bad for Chihiro as they are seeing someone just like them be tormented and punished. We see through Chihiro's facial expression that she is scared that she has been treated like this. This fits in with the elderly character stereotypes like being cruel and wicked, especially towards children. At the end of that scene, we see Yubaba threaten to work Chihiro to death. This might be used by the director as a way of making parents not work children too hard and to instead, let them have a bit of fun and freedom.
Meanwhile, Zeniba is very kind towards Chihiro as well as Chihiro's friends. This might be used by the director to calm the younger audience and let them realise that not all members of the elderly are and and harmful. Zeniba portrays the other side of elderly stereotypes like being gentle, nurturing and peaceful. This is shown when Chihiro goes to meet with her, and her dialogue is much softer compared to Yubaba, who talks a lot more aggressively with Chihiro. Another example of Zeniba's and Yubaba's differences is their settings. Zeniba's house uses much brighter colours compared to Yubaba's dark office which shows how Zeniba has a much brighter personality.
Spirited Away-Task 11: Zeniba vs Yubaba
Zeniba and Yubaba character study
Description from memory:
Yubaba:
Yubaba acts very harshly towards Chihrio at the begining and doesn't want to help Chihrio at all. It shows how the elderly look down on children who appear to be lazy or slightly disrespectful. She eventually becomes kind and helps Chihrio when they clean the 'Stink spirit' but by the end of the film, she tries to trick Chirhio, so that she looses her parents.
Zeniba:
She was nothing like her sister and instead was very kind and nurturing when Chihrio and her friends arrive at her house. She shows her differences from her sister, when she forgives Haku showing how she can be quite kind when she wants.
Description from scenes:
1st scene:
Yubaba:
Impatient, despite what people are doing or think. She is intimidating and makes children feel scared. Harsh as she keeps plays tricks like zipping chihiro's mouth shut. She called Chihiro a 'Stinking, useless weakling.' which shows how she treats people she considered less than herself. Considers humans as lesser beings. She threatens children and takes pleasure from it. She is extremely mean to Chihiro, going as far as to threaten her with death. However she is juxtaposed when she goes to care for her own baby.
2nd scene:
Zeniba:
She is a lot more gentle then her sister by comforting Chihiro and her friends and trying to make them feel at home. She calls herself the exact opposite as Yubaba. She is very nurturing towards the young and is happy to help them.
Description from memory:
Yubaba:
Yubaba acts very harshly towards Chihrio at the begining and doesn't want to help Chihrio at all. It shows how the elderly look down on children who appear to be lazy or slightly disrespectful. She eventually becomes kind and helps Chihrio when they clean the 'Stink spirit' but by the end of the film, she tries to trick Chirhio, so that she looses her parents.
Zeniba:
She was nothing like her sister and instead was very kind and nurturing when Chihrio and her friends arrive at her house. She shows her differences from her sister, when she forgives Haku showing how she can be quite kind when she wants.
Description from scenes:
1st scene:
Yubaba:
Impatient, despite what people are doing or think. She is intimidating and makes children feel scared. Harsh as she keeps plays tricks like zipping chihiro's mouth shut. She called Chihiro a 'Stinking, useless weakling.' which shows how she treats people she considered less than herself. Considers humans as lesser beings. She threatens children and takes pleasure from it. She is extremely mean to Chihiro, going as far as to threaten her with death. However she is juxtaposed when she goes to care for her own baby.
2nd scene:
Zeniba:
She is a lot more gentle then her sister by comforting Chihiro and her friends and trying to make them feel at home. She calls herself the exact opposite as Yubaba. She is very nurturing towards the young and is happy to help them.
Spirited Away-Task 11: The Elderly
The Elderly
Elderly stereotypes:
Vulnerable
Wise
Cruel
Weak
All-knowing
Mean
Evil
Kind
Nurturing
Helpful
Sensible
Caring
Mysterious
How characters meet these stereotypes:
Kamaji: Kind, Nurturing, Wise, Helpful
Yubaba: Evil, Cruel, Wise/All-Knowing, Mysterious
Akio: Kind, Caring, Vulnerable
Yuko: Kind, Caring, Vulnerable
Zeniba: Wise/All-knowing, Smart, Kind, Helpful, Mysterious
Kamji- Kamaji is presented as a mysterious character at first that appears to be mean, but is actually quite kind and nurturing to Chihiro, showing how the elderly are often seen as evil but are actually quite kind and gentle. During the boiler room scene, the mise-en-scene helps him appear evil but we actually see by the end of this scene that he helps Chihiro at trying to get a job
Akio- Akio is Chihiro's father and we see, at the beginning of the film, he acts quite recklessly, as he drives down a treacherous road at a fast speed and despite his daughter's fear he still eats from the buffet showing how, in this case, the elderly are actually more irresponsible than the children.
Yubaba- Yubaba appears as cruel and cunning from the very begining, especially towards Chihiro, showing how the elderly are cruel towards the younger generations for being too lazy. The director wants to make the audience feel immediately bad for Chihiro and tries to make the viewer go against Yubaba.
Elderly stereotypes:
Vulnerable
Wise
Cruel
Weak
All-knowing
Mean
Evil
Kind
Nurturing
Helpful
Sensible
Caring
Mysterious
How characters meet these stereotypes:
Kamaji: Kind, Nurturing, Wise, Helpful
Yubaba: Evil, Cruel, Wise/All-Knowing, Mysterious
Akio: Kind, Caring, Vulnerable
Yuko: Kind, Caring, Vulnerable
Zeniba: Wise/All-knowing, Smart, Kind, Helpful, Mysterious
Kamji- Kamaji is presented as a mysterious character at first that appears to be mean, but is actually quite kind and nurturing to Chihiro, showing how the elderly are often seen as evil but are actually quite kind and gentle. During the boiler room scene, the mise-en-scene helps him appear evil but we actually see by the end of this scene that he helps Chihiro at trying to get a job
Akio- Akio is Chihiro's father and we see, at the beginning of the film, he acts quite recklessly, as he drives down a treacherous road at a fast speed and despite his daughter's fear he still eats from the buffet showing how, in this case, the elderly are actually more irresponsible than the children.
Yubaba- Yubaba appears as cruel and cunning from the very begining, especially towards Chihiro, showing how the elderly are cruel towards the younger generations for being too lazy. The director wants to make the audience feel immediately bad for Chihiro and tries to make the viewer go against Yubaba.
Thursday, April 23, 2020
Spirited Away-Task 10: Questions
Questions:
1. How does the Director of Spirited Away blend realism with fantasy?
The main setting is the Bathouse and Chihiro is very quickly sent to work. We are shown multiple workers, and places like a kitchen or the boiler room. These are all real places that would be included in a Bathhouse, but the director uses their real setting but, uses fantastical characters like the spirits that visit the bathouse or the workers such as Kumaji. This gives the audience a chance to see a mundane real location, turned magical.
2. What life lessons does Chihiro learn from her experience?
Chihiro evolves to not needing to rely on her parents and instead she becomes responsible and becomes determined to save her parents as well as look after everyone in the bathhouse like Haku.
3. Even though the setting is fantastical, what everyday struggles does Chihiro face?
Chihiro still has to go through the struggles of finding and maintaining a job all on her own. She has to do a lot of mundane work. She also has to deal with people controlling her and being a boss and controlling her.
4. Pick out three conventions of 'Coming of Age' films that are present in Spirited Away and explain how they are used in the film.
- Chihrio has to spend time without their parents, which allows her to have to deal with her problems dead on.
- Chihiro goes through character growth and changes the way she acts and approaches difficulties.
- Chihiro has to go through a challenging event that allows her to evolve.
5. What message do you think director Hayao Miyazaki wanted to send to young girls?
He wanted to show that girls don't always have to rely on other people and that they can do anything along as they believe in themselves.
1. How does the Director of Spirited Away blend realism with fantasy?
The main setting is the Bathouse and Chihiro is very quickly sent to work. We are shown multiple workers, and places like a kitchen or the boiler room. These are all real places that would be included in a Bathhouse, but the director uses their real setting but, uses fantastical characters like the spirits that visit the bathouse or the workers such as Kumaji. This gives the audience a chance to see a mundane real location, turned magical.
2. What life lessons does Chihiro learn from her experience?
Chihiro evolves to not needing to rely on her parents and instead she becomes responsible and becomes determined to save her parents as well as look after everyone in the bathhouse like Haku.
3. Even though the setting is fantastical, what everyday struggles does Chihiro face?
Chihiro still has to go through the struggles of finding and maintaining a job all on her own. She has to do a lot of mundane work. She also has to deal with people controlling her and being a boss and controlling her.
4. Pick out three conventions of 'Coming of Age' films that are present in Spirited Away and explain how they are used in the film.
- Chihrio has to spend time without their parents, which allows her to have to deal with her problems dead on.
- Chihiro goes through character growth and changes the way she acts and approaches difficulties.
- Chihiro has to go through a challenging event that allows her to evolve.
5. What message do you think director Hayao Miyazaki wanted to send to young girls?
He wanted to show that girls don't always have to rely on other people and that they can do anything along as they believe in themselves.
Spirited Away-Task 9: Coming of Age in Spirited Away
Spirited Away is a Coming of Age film:
- Chihiro has a massive change in character from the beginning of the film to the end, such as her determination and responsibility.
- Chihiro is put on a specific mission which allows her character to grow.
- Chihiro is accompanied by specific character types like: a mentor (Kamaji), a best friend (Haku) and a villain (Yubaba).
Spirited Away isn't a Coming of Age film:
- The film doesn't have as many obvious Coming of Age conventions as it does Fantasy.
- Chihiro has a massive change in character from the beginning of the film to the end, such as her determination and responsibility.
- Chihiro is put on a specific mission which allows her character to grow.
- Chihiro is accompanied by specific character types like: a mentor (Kamaji), a best friend (Haku) and a villain (Yubaba).
Spirited Away isn't a Coming of Age film:
- The film doesn't have as many obvious Coming of Age conventions as it does Fantasy.
Spirited Away-Task 8: 'Coming of Age' movies.
'Coming of Age' are films that focus on the growth and transition of children and teenagers, who go through an event that changes them.
Famous 'Coming of Age' films:
1. Juno
2. The Breakfast Club
3. The perks of being a Wallflower
4. Ferris Buller's Day off
5. Rebel without a Cause
Ferris Buller's Day Off:
Conventions of Content:
-Ferris is a Rebe and cool-kidl- character type
-Cameron is the best friend- character type
-Sloane is the love interest- character type
-Mr Rooney is the opposite of a supporting teacher- opposite character type
-Settings of: A school, a car, a city, a house.
-Props: The Ferrari
-Story: Three teens skip school in order to enjoy their childhood and have fun in the city.
Sloane and Ferris repeatedly discuss their future and what they will do after school.
Famous 'Coming of Age' films:
1. Juno
2. The Breakfast Club
3. The perks of being a Wallflower
4. Ferris Buller's Day off
5. Rebel without a Cause
Ferris Buller's Day Off:
Conventions of Content:
-Ferris is a Rebe and cool-kidl- character type
-Cameron is the best friend- character type
-Sloane is the love interest- character type
-Mr Rooney is the opposite of a supporting teacher- opposite character type
-Settings of: A school, a car, a city, a house.
-Props: The Ferrari
-Story: Three teens skip school in order to enjoy their childhood and have fun in the city.
Sloane and Ferris repeatedly discuss their future and what they will do after school.
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