Peaky Blinders

Question 1

When and where was Peaky Blinders set?

Answer 1

1919, Birmingham

Question 2

What 2 genres are combined?

Answer 2

Gangster and Western

Question 3

What is the term for 2 or more genres combined?

Answer 3

Genre Hybridity

Question 4

What are the 3 points of Hays code?

Answer 4

• No picture shall be produced that will lower the moral standards of those who see it, hence the sympathy of the audience should never be thrown to the side of crime
• Correct standards of life
• Law should not be ridiculed, nor shall sympathy be created for its violation - criminals should be punished

Question 5

What are the 7 parts of mise en scene?

Answer 5

• Lighting/colour
• Positioning/proxemics
• Setting/location
• Facial expressions/body language
• Objects/props
• Key signifiers/images
• Clothing/hair/make-up

Question 6

What trend with hat colour was prevalent in the Western genre?

Answer 6

White hats were worn by heros, Black hats were worn by villains

Question 7

What’s a few differences between Tommy and inspector Campbell’s costumes?

Answer 7

• Tommy wears a grey hat (symbolic of his anti-hero/ morally grey character) while Inspector Campbell wears a black hat (symbolic of his antagonist character)
• Tommy wears formal clothes with a scrappy hat (showing his inner conflict of crime and legit business) whereas Campbell’s clothes are all well made(showing his performative need to have power)

Question 8

What’s the difference between Tommy and Inspector Campbell’s mannerisms?

Answer 8

• Tommy is monotone in his facial expressions, voice, and actions. Showing how he is logical and trustworthy
• Inspector Campbell is emotional and impulsive in his actions, making him unlikable