City Of God: Bené's party Flashcards
Why is “Kung Fu Fightin’” ironic during the time it was played at the party?
Because Lil’Ze and Bené begin to fight at this point
Music at party as Bené and Lil’Ze begin to fight:
Song changes from hippy and relaxed to strobe lighting, harsh, and angry music
What does the strobe lighting do to the mood of the scene?
It creates a chaotic atmosphere
What does the strobe lighting represent?
The favelas itself
The dance groups at the party:
There is a large variety of groups at the party but the favelas still managed to affect them all regardless
What does the camera represent?
The camera represents Rocket’s freedom
What does the camera result in?
Lil’Ze gets jealous and Bené dies due to Rocket’s possible freedom
Bené’s death..
Bené’s death is the beginning of the end.
GUN:
The gun is a reoccurring problem symbolising power
Lil’Ze and the gun..
Lil’Ze only gets adoration through his gun and power
What are the links to Hollywood during the end scene of Bennie’s party?
When Bené dies, Lil’Ze shoots his gun in the air and screams
- this is a link to Hollywood western films
The difference between Rocket and all the other people at the party is..
Shots of the dancing crowd from the dancer’s eye-line contrast with high angle shots from Rocket’s point of view emphasising his position as an observer and not a participant
What applies to an international audience during this scene?
The music applies to international audience
- “Kung-Fu Fightin’” was very popular at the time (and during 80’s)
- this song reminds spectators of the timeline and that this has happened in the past
The change in music shows..
The change in atmosphere and mood between the two friends and the party itself
