How far does the impact of the films you have studied for this topic depend on distinctive uses of film techniques?

Princesas & La Haine - How far does the impact of the films you have studied for this topic depend on distinctive uses of film techniques?






In La Haine cinematography is used to represent conflict between characters.
.Two-shots - Vinz & Hubert, Vinz & Asterix
.Police station
.end scene




Cinematography - Power
.gun
.end scene








Princesas - cinematography - conflict between women & overcoming conflict - no peacemaker unlike La Haine with Said
.Hospital scene
.hairdressers/immigrants in courtyard police scene






Power -  cinematography and mise-en-scene-
.bathroom scene and the mirrors
.opening scene in hospital
.phone ringing
.end scene - "leaving because she wants to"

How far does the impact of the films you have studied for this topic depend on distinctive uses of film techniques?

Chunking Express - How far does the impact of the films you have studied for this topic depend on distinctive uses of film techniques?

In Chunking Express a montage is used in the apartment scene to show that the main female character is forcing the cop to change and to see new relationship

How far does the impact of the films you have studied for this topic depend on distinctive uses of film techniques?

Pincesas - How far does the impact of the films you have studied for this topic depend on distinctive uses of film techniques?

Framing is a key film technique used to represent Caye's power. In the date scene when Caye goes to the bathroom the camera is framed so that you see in her reflection on the mirror that she is being forced to give the man a blow-job which shows that her power which she initially had in the opening scene of the film is being taken away from her. The man pushes her down and the camera pans upwards so that you can only see her reflection in the mirror removing her from the shot and making it seem like she isn't really there giving the impression that she has no power in the situation as the man hold her down. The camera is hand-held which gives the impression that it is a documentary giving the impression of verisimilitude. There is a sense of reality in this scene especially with the location of the background and the use of the handheld camera as situations such as what is happening happen in real life in the same location. As Caye refuses to give the man he offers her more and more money which shows how little power she has as she eventually gives in to his request showing that she is controlled by money and money is her weakness. Whilst she is performing 'the act' the scene actually cuts to a close-up shot of her grabbing all of the money off of the counter showing that she is controlled by money giving her no power in this situation even though she did not want to perform the act.

How far does the impact of the films you have studied for this topic depend on distinctive uses of film techniques?

In the film City of God the use of the handheld camera creates a more personal experience for the viewer as you feel like you are watching real footage from their lives which is clearly seen in the scene from the movie where Lil-Ze and his gang are trying to have their photo taken but they don't know how to use the camera. The camera shots begin from an outside perspective then the scene cuts to the perspective of the camera that they are trying to use and the camera pans 180 degrees overhead so that you see Lil-ze and the other gang member who are passing the camera and trying to figure out how it works. This is a very significant action done as it tells the audience that the gang members do not know how to use a camera which shows how abnormal it is in their world to use a camera where as they can all shoot a gun but cannot shoot a camera. This highlights the issues of living in poverty in Rio as cameras are seen as a luxury item that is used by the upper class where as a gun is seen as an item for people in poverty as they have to join gangs and be able to shoot guns in order to survive so the fact that they do not know how to shoot a camera which is shown through the panning shot over the head through the point of view of the camera. This is very opposite to the audiences normal world as in 'our' normal world we all know how to shoot a camera and it is abnormal to shoot a gun which really highlights the difference between what we view as normal and what the lower-class people in Rio view as normal and that the abnormal is their way of life. The hand-held camera makes the film very real

In the shopping mall scene mise-en-scene and cinematography are used to create the vision of being in Vinz's dreamworld. The wide shot shows the three of them sitting together, with Vinz on the left, slightly separated from Hubert and Saiid. Three shots are used continuously throughout the film to show how the three of them are placed next to each other which informs the audience of tension between them, or if they have a difference of opinion. They were placed in the order of the French policy of Liberty.

Four Words For La Haine

Tense- I chose this word to describe La Haine because in the opening scene you are shown a reverse shot of Saiid facing a line of Police which creates a tense atmosphere as he is almost facing off with the police . There is added tension as in the opening credits you are shown footage of riots with citizens against the police so when you see Saiid facing off with the police it puts you on edge.

Real- I chose this word to describe La Haine because the issues presented throughout the film are very real, there are social issues that are very relatable for most people that are presented in La Haine. The beggars on the train is relatable to everyone as no matter where you are, it is very common to see people begging for money which is a very real issue in the world today.

Bleak- I chose this word because I feel that it best represents the characters in La Haine as their lives are very bleak, and plain. They are shown multiple times discussing pointless things about TV shows, and they don't really know much about each other, they are seen lounging around the estate not really doing anything of purpose many times throughout the film which reflects their bleak lives with cinematography. The mise-en-scene, and the way the characters act throughout the film really reflects the word bleak, saying that their lives are bleak and their futures are also very bleak.

Hopeless- I chose this word to describe the situation the characters are placed in La Haine. No matter what the characters do they are stuck in this never ending cycle of bad things happening, especially with the police which gives the feel of hopelessness as no matter what they do they will never have anything good happen to them because they attract trouble.

6 Images/Words/Scenes that best represent La Haine

Racism

Identity

Poor

Corruption

Culture

Isolation

Power Scene:

Interrogation Scene

Asterix Apartment

Poverty Scene:

Begging on the train

Hubert family scene

Conflict scene:

Roof Scene

Beating up skinhead