COMP 1C: Trainspotting closing sequence Flashcards
What do CUs Mirrors symbolize in the context of the film?
They literally and metaphorically reflect change
CUs Mirrors are used to represent the transformations in characters and themes throughout the film.
What does the high angle long shot of the round room indicate about Begbie?
He is still part of the cycle of violence/toxic masculinity
The red doors and pink-tinged room suggest ongoing danger.
What does the extreme long shot of the London skyline signify in relation to Renton?
The capitalist center has consumed Renton and his ideologies
Renton’s betrayal of friends highlights the power of the individual over the group.
What does the halo effect lighting of the new day convey about Renton?
It presents him in a near angelic light
The pale blue top symbolizes ‘clean’ ironic innocence, contrasting with previous aesthetics.
What theme does the choice of the ‘Born Slippy’ track introduce?
The transition from drug addiction to consumerism
The lyrics hint at progressive attitudes towards gender.
What does Renton’s performance of smiling manically at the camera suggest?
He may have become a ‘smiling dummy’ and a puppet of capitalism
His direct-to-camera performance can be seen as a challenge or threat.
What does the blurring image of Renton in close up indicate?
He is becoming one of the masses, no longer an anarchist
This visual representation suggests conformity.
How is Renton’s conformity highlighted through the camera angle?
Filmed at eye level, indicating he has joined the dominant ideology
This also suggests that those who live differently are neglected.
What does the low angle shot of Renton imply about his choices?
His choice is perceived as ‘better’ than his friends’
This perspective reinforces the idea of capitalist success.
How is capitalism viewed in relation to different social classes?
Beneficial to the bourgeois but oppressive for the working classes
Many in the working class resort to drugs as a result.
What does the neo-marxist approach suggest about capitalism?
It must be considered in socialist thinking and cannot be ignored
This approach critiques the impact of capitalism on society.
What does the resolution of the film offer for Renton?
Hope and redemption, as he becomes clean and gives Spud money
This indicates a positive transformation.
What does the ideological critical approach focus on?
Political themes of capitalism, consumerism, and neo-marxism
This approach analyzes the socio-political context of the film.
What narrative device reflects Renton’s messed up life?
In media res
This technique highlights the ruptured narrative structure.
What editing style is used to convey the energy of the Brit Pop generation?
Elliptical editing
This style enhances the film’s dynamic pace.
