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Film Studies - Paper 1 > Section C - British Film: This Is England (Meadows, 2006) > Flashcards

Section C - British Film: This Is England (Meadows, 2006) Flashcards

1
Q

Define

Temporal Duration

A

How long story goes on for uninterrupted

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Define

Ellipsis (in film)

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Paused created by editing transition

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3
Q

Define

Framing narrative

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Smaller stories within a narrative

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What is the difference between story and plot?

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Story = series of events recorded in chronological order

Plot = series of events deliberately arranged in an order to create significance

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5
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Define

Falklands War

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10 week war between Britain & Argentina over Falkland islands

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6
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How does the Falklands War relate to This Is England?

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War of ownership and belonging (film’s themes)
Shaun’s dad died in war
Combo and Nationalists see it as pointless - government focusing elsewhere, not in own country

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Define

Thatcherism

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Policies brought in by Thatcher, including privatising industries

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How does Thatcherism relate to This Is England?

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Industries no longer needed
Less jobs in the North
3.5 mil unemployed

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Define

Subculture

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Cultural group within a larger culture

Has seperate interests and beliefs

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How does the idea of subculture relate to This Is England?

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Skinhead subculture: Shaun wants to join Woody’s gang

All 80s subcultures = rebellion

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11
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Define

Dependency culture

A

Way of life characterised by depending on state benefits

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How does the idea of dependency culture relate to This Is England?

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Majority of characters unemployed

No income, relying on state benefits

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Define

Society

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People living together in a relatively ordered community

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How does the idea of society relate to This Is England?

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Society basically gone, divided into subcultures and ethnic groups

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Define

Social realist aesthetic

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Art movement drawing attention to everyday conditions of working class and the poor

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16
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How does a social realist aesthetic relate to This Is England and Fish Tank?

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Independent British films tend to be gritty, relatable and show truth

17
Q

Define

The Bourgeoisie

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Small section of society that owns most of the wealth

18
Q

How does the idea of the bourgeoisie relate to This Is England and Fish Tank?

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Government & company owners unseen in ‘This Is England’ and ‘Fish Tank’

19
Q

Define

The Proletariat

A

Majority of the population who own little and are exploited

20
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CINEMATOGRAPHY
How are big close-ups used to create meaning?

This Is England

A

Used sparingly and powerfully
Combo & Shaun’s in car - growing intimacy between them, relationship getting closer
Combo is grooming Shaun to join right-wing nationalism

21
Q

MISE-EN-SCENE
How is the St. George’s cross used to create meaning?

This Is England

A

Prop illustrates Shaun’s engagement with nationalism
Steals one and gives it to Combo to show his loyalty to the National Front
It goes into Combo’s flat as a centerpiece - oversees Milky’s assault
Shaun throws it into ocean at end of film

22
Q

MISE-EN-SCENE
How is the the idea of a uniform used to create meaning?

This Is England

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Skinhead uniform - bonds of gang members.
Shave Shaun’s head, give him the shirt - accept him as one of their own
Combo gives him a coat when he joins National Front; accepting him into their gang

23
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MISE-EN-SCENE
How is graffiti used to create meaning?

This Is England

A

Political views of neighbourhood: “Maggie is a twat”. Clearly against conservative government & Thatcherism

When National Front spray paints side of the Mr Sandhu’s shop:
Shaun’s innocence - spray paints own name
Combo’s gang uneducated - ‘Nashnil Front’

24
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EDITING
How are montages used to create meaning?

This Is England

A

3 montages = each stage in Shaun’s journey
First = extreme long shots, mute colours, convey Shaun’s isolation
Second = Woody’s gang dressed colourfully, upbeat music (Louie Louie). Happy, fun
Third = ‘trained’ by Combo -> racist. St George’s cross superimposed on top

25
Q

EDITING
How is archive footage used to create meaning?

This Is England

A

Opens film - sets scene for narrative
Social & political context - Thatcher, Falklands War
Spectator draws ideological parallels between this & events in Shaun’s life

26
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IDEOLOGY

What are the five levels of Maslow’s Hierarchy?

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1 = Physiological needs (food, water, shelter, clothes, sleep)
2 = Safety & security (health, employments, property, family/social stability)
3 = Love & belonging (friendship, family, intimacy, sense of connection)
4 = Self-esteem (confidence, achievement, respect of others, need to be unique)
5 = Self-actualisation (morality, creativity, purpose, acceptance)
27
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IDEOLOGY

How does the idea of Maslow’s Hierarchy relate to This Is England?

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Shaun starts at 2nd level - has food, clothes, shelter and a house, but nothing else (alone at school)
Joins skinheads - moves onto 3rd or 4th level
End - moves back to where he was. Potentially lost it all

28
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Which type of film is ‘This Is England’ (in terms of ideology)?

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Type 3: seems to be fully against nationalism, yet sympathises with Combo. We learn he may be attacking others due to coming from a broken family

29
Q

Define

Syd Field - 3 Act Structure

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Act 1: Set up established. Eng of act = change in film’s direction
Act 2: Confrontation. Protagonist faces series of challenges. End of act signalled by 1 huge final problem
Act 3: All plots and subplots resolved

30
Q

How does ‘This Is England’ relate to Syd Field’s 3 Act Structure?

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Act 1: Start -> Combo crashes party
Act 2: National Front -> Milky’s attack
Act 3: Post attack -> end

31
Q

Define

Todorov’s Theory of Narrative

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Equilibrium - protagonist & antagonist’s conflicting desires in balance
Disruption to equilibrium
Quest - seek to rectify the disruption
New equilibrium - protagonist & antagonist’s conflicting desires in balance, but everything has changed

32
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How does ‘This Is England’ relate to Todorov’s Theory of Narrative?

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Equilibrium - Shaun & skinheads hanging out
Disruption - Combo crashes party
Quest - Shaun joins National Front, skinheads try to talk him out of it
New equilibrium - Post Milky’s assault

Film Studies - Paper 1 (9 decks)

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