GREAT BRITISH FILMS 13TH February 2013
13TH FEBRUARY 2013 Lesson Objectives
Learning Outcomes
• To understand the genre of ‘Gritty British Realism’.
• I can understand and explain the genre of ‘Gritty British Realism’.
• To know the different representations of Britain and how they are portrayed in film. • To develop Observing, planning, imagining and collaborating skills.
• I can explain the different representations of Britain and how they are portrayed in film. • I can demonstrate Observing, planning, imagining and collaborating skills.
QUICK QUIZ • What does BAFTA stand for? • Which film won the outstanding British Film Award for 2013? • Who won outstanding debut by a British writter, director or producer in 2013? • What classes a film as British?
QUICK QUIZ • What does BAFTA stand for? • British Academy of Film and Television Arts • Which film won the outstanding British Film Award for 2013? • Skyfall • Who won outstanding debut by a British writter, director or producer in 2013? • The Imposter • http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=auG_IuMHGZo • What classes a film as British? • British Writter, director or actors.
QUICK QUIZ • Who is known in the film world as ‘The Master of Suspense’? • Name 3 films directed by Alfred Hitchcock? • How many films did Alfred Hitchcock Make? • Who is the British director who also created the opening ceremony of the London 2012 Olympics? • Until 1950 what type of people generally appeared in British Film?
QUICK QUIZ •
Who is known in the film world as ‘The Master of Suspense’?
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Alfred Hitchcock
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Name 3 films directed by Alfred Hitchcock?
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Psycho, The 39 steps, The lady Vanishes, Marnie, to catch a theif, the birds.
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How many fillms did Alfred Hitchcock Make?
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53
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Who is the British director who also created the opening ceremony of the London 2012 Olympics?
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Danny Boyle
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Until 1950 what type of people generally appeared in British Film?
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The Upper Classes
TASK 1
• In pairs discuss and make a note of one of the following traditional British perceptions:
• 1) British People • 2) Location and environment • 3) Relationships and attitudes towards others • 4) Interests and hobbies • 5) History and Culture • 6) Political affairs • 7) Crime and punishment • http://www.visitbritain.com/en/Things-to-do/Culture/Britain-on-film.htm • http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fJA27Jujzq4
GRITTY BRITISH REALISM •
Trainspotting
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http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=troBCR2VN4M
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Bullet Boy
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http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jUdDz73l4OU
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Brick Lane
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http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ApKTtTyp_k8
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Kidulthood
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http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mdoKD4gTQ2c
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This is England
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http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H0jkv2bRFgQ
WHAT MAKES A GREAT GRITTY BRITISH REALISM FILM? • In small groups come up with a list of ingredients that you think a Great Gritty British realism film must have. • In your groups come up with a plot that would be suitable for the genre, remember to make sure the following is noted in your discussion. • 1) British People • 2) Location and environment • 3) Relationships and attitudes towards others • 4) Interests and hobbies • 5) History and Culture • 6) Political affairs • 7) Crime and punishment • You will then present your idea to a panel from BAFTA who will offer you feedback.
BAFTA COMMITTEE • Does this film reflect on the cultural diversity of the British population and location at this time? • Does this film honestly depict the location and environment of the setting in Britain at this period in time? • Does this film demonstrate a realistic representation of relationships and attitudes towards others? • Does this film show past times and interests that are appropriate for the characters? • Are the historical and cultural references correct? • Is the political situation appropriate to the film? • Is there a fair representation of the crime, policing and judicial policy of Britain?