Hunt For The Wilderpeople Chapters And Camra Shot Analysis Flashcards
What is the name of chapter 1
A real bad egg
What is the name of chapter 2
Another door
What is the name of chapter 3
Goodbye Ricky Baker
What is the name of chapter 4
Broken foot camp
What is the name of chapter 5
Famous
What is the name of chapter 6
Close to the sky
What is the name of chapter 7
A normal life
What is the name of chapter 8
The knack
What is the name of chapter 9
Turn off the tide
What happens during chapter 1 a real bad egg?
Ricky Baker, a trouble 13 year-old boy is sent to live with Bella in rural New Zealand. Bella an optimistic woman welcomes Ricky despite his reputation as a troublemaker. It’s introduced to her husband Hec who is less welcoming. Bella makes him feel at home giving him books and setting up his room. Ricky tries to run away but eventually returns and Bella shares stories about her life in the bush. She teaches him some life skills though he shocked by the brutality of killing animals. On his birthday Bella surprise him with a dog named Tupac but soon after Bella unexpectedly dies leaving Ricky and Heck to deal with the aftermath.
Tell me what happens during chapter 2 another door
After Bella’s death Ricky receives a letter from childcare welfare services saying that they will take him back. Hec grieving decides to go into hiding in the bush and Ricky insists on coming along. Before leaving Ricky creates a dramatic farewell note setting the barn on fire. Fearing punishment Ricky runs into the mountains with Tupac but he’s s lost and alone.
Tell me what happens during chapter 3, goodbye Ricky Baker
Ricky survives in the forest, trying to fend for himself with little success. He meets Hec who finds him after he gets lost. Hec and Ricky start their journey together face challenges like Hec’s broken foot. They camp out in the wilderness as the authorities search for them.
Tell me what happens during chapter 4 broken foot camp
Hec and Ricky survive in the wild learning to use the knack to stay alive. Hec teaches Ricky how to live off land and Ricky opens up about his painful past including his late friend Amber. They encounter a small shelter and settle in for the night.
Tell me what happens during chapter 5 famous
Ricky and Hec find a cabin with a wanted poster of them. As they rest a group of hunters arrive and a confrontation begins. Ricky and Hec manage to escape after a brawl stealing the hunters weapons.
Tell me what happens during chapter 6 close to sky
Hec and Ricky journey to a lake where Bella wished to be buried, but he is dismissive of this settlement. Meanwhile, authorities continued their pursuit with Paula portraying Ricky as a dangerous delinquent. Ricky and Hec bond over the discovery of an extinct bird the huia which could make them famous. They meet a dying ranger and decide to seek help from nearby bush people.
Tell me what happens during chapter 7 and normal life
Ricky meets Kahu a young girl living with her father. Kahu becomes as a supportive friend and Ricky’s drawn to her. However he has to return to the bush to warn Hec of incoming authorities. When Ricky arrives back at their cabin, Paula and the police are already there.
Tell me what happens during chapter 8, the knack
Paula and Ricky have a stand-off in the forest. Ricky refuses to cooperate with Paula and makes an escape reuniting with Hec. They have a tense encounter with the hunters again stealing more supplies and reaffirming their bond as the Wilder people.
Tell me what happens during chapter 9 turn of the tide
Ricky and Heck encounter a strange bushman psycho Sam who offers them shelter. However Sam’s accidentally use of his phone alerts the authorities to their location. A high-speed chase through the bush ensures an eventually Ricky and Hec find themselves cornered. In a final confrontation Ricky and Hec are arrested but Ricky defends their bond and family.
Tell me what happens during the epilogue
Ricky testifies in court and after trial, he sent a live with Kahu and her family. Hec now in rehab has learned to read. Ricky visit him and apologises for his actions while Hec shares a final haiku. Ricky and Hec reconcile and together they sent out to find the huia bird they discovered earlier.
What shots are visible during chapter one A real bad egg?
Close up: A close-up of Ricky‘s face when Bella dies highlights his grief and confusion allowing the audience to see the emotional turmoil up close
Extreme wide shot: When Ricky arrives at Bella and Hec’s remote home and extreme white shot highlighting the isolation of the wilderness making Ricky look small as a place
What shots are visible during chapter 2 another door?
Downshot: a downshot of Ricky reading the letter from child warfare services makes him look small and powerless reinforcing his fear of being taken away and motivating his drastic escape event.
Dutch angel: as Ricky dramatically burns the barn and runs away a Dutch angle makes this scene feel unstable and chaotic, reflecting his impulsiveness and panic
What shots are visible during chapter 3 goodbye Ricky Baker?
Close up : a close up of Ricky struggling to find food or shelter highlighting his frustration with his survival challenge
What shots are visible during chapter 4 broken foot camp?
Close up: a close-up on Ricky as he shares his past trauma like losing his friend Amber highlights his vulnerability drawing the audience into his emotional journey
What shots are visible during chapter 5 famous?
Upshot: when Ricky and Hec steal weapons from the hunters an upshot makes them look more empowered and rebellious reinforcing their decision to fight for their freedom
What shots are used during chapter 6 close to the sky?
Straight on shot: when Ricky and Hec bond over discovering the extinct huia bird a straight on shot shows them centred together reinforcing their shared excitement and growing connection
Extreme wide shot: as Ricky and Hec reach the lake where Bella wanted to be buried an extreme wide shot captures the beauty and tranquility of the location contrasting with Hec’s reluctance to embrace sentimentality
What shots are used during chapter 7 a normal life?
Extreme wide shot: as Ricky leaves Kahu to return to the bush and extreme white shot contrast the safety of the town with the danger of the wilderness visually representing his internal conflict.
What shots are used during chapter 8 the knack?
Dutch angle: During Ricky’s stand-off with Paula a Dutch angle heightens the instability of the moment making it feel more intense and unpredictable
What shots are used during chapter 9 turn of the tide?
Extreme wide shot: as Ricky and Hec race through the bush during the final chase and extreme white shot emphasises the ground scale of their vast escape attempt showing them as small figures trying to out run the system.
Downshot: when Ricky and Hec are finally cornered and arrested a down shot of them in handcuffs visually reinforces their loss of freedom marking the climax of their journey
What shots are used during epilogue?
Straight on shot: when Ricky visits Hec after trial a straight on shot shows them as equals reinforcing their growth and mutual respect.
Extreme wide shot: as Ricky and Hec set off on their final journey to find the huia bird and extreme white shot symbolises the endless possibilities ahead reinforcing the films themesof adventure and belonging
