essay 1 for documentary Flashcards
paragrpah 1, evidence 1
part of the opening scene shows Ai Weiwei moving through a densely packed boat of refugees, talking to them and offering them blankets and hot tea. The footage was shot by Ai Weiwei on a hand held iPhone.
paragraph 1, evidence 2
In another scene the director offers an emotional women tissues, water and a bucket while she tells her story
paragraph 2, evidence 1
One of the most powerful scenes of the documentary was when Ai Weiwei receives a haircut from one of the local refugees. The documentary uses a mid shot of Ai staring straight into the camera which breaks the fourth wall of film, while he receives the haircut.
paragrapg 2, evdience 2
The value of identity is further shown in the scene where Ai is seen bargaining with the local people over some fruit. The scene shows Ai displaying levels of dignity as he gives them a sense of purpose.
paragraph 3, evidence 1
The scene where the man is telling Ai about everything he has lost, including his money and family uses actuality footage which shows an uncut version of the documentary, the footage is raw. From this it shows the man extremely emotional, he is crying and having difficulty breathing due to him crying.
paragraph 3, evidence 2
…shown through the use of first hand account, where the interviewer tells of how “a smuggler brought them and many others from Iran to Turkey” while armed with guns so they “couldn’t do anything” even when of the young women were assaulted.
what is the question for the essay
How has a text you have studied been constructed to present a particular value and/or belief
what is the first paragraph
Paragraph 1: wellbeing of all individuals- symbolism
what is the second paragraph
Paragraph 2: identity- mid shot
what is the third paragraph
Paragraph 3: empathy
what to include in anaylise of haircut scene
the act of entrusting someone with eltering Ai physical appearance signifies a connection and bond between these two individuals, breaking down barriers and emphasizing shared experiences.
therefore giving the refugee an identity as someone who is useful and can be trusted
the mid shot shows authenticity. it reminds the audience they are observing real-life interactions and invites them to engage with the emotions and significance of the moment
what to include in the analysis of the bargaining scene
rather than simply providing them with goods, he allows them to participate actively in the exchange, ejecting the saviour narrative and allowing them to maintain some of their identity as self sufficient individuals
