Booksmart

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When is it set: Contemporary. End of school year 2019.

Where is it set: California. Los Angeles.

Does it relate to real events?: Teenagers that are coming of age who want to make the most of their time together.

Does it reflect the political mood of the film?: Female director. Independence of women in the film industry? The film consists of two female protagonists .

Does the film deal with social, cultural, political issues?: The marginalisation and exploitation of women. It attempts to prove that women can make enjoyable movies for all audiences. Also, Molly is seen to have multiple posters in her room, relating to feminism and powerful female role-models.

Here is a trailer of the movie:

'Get off My Land' recreation video

Here is a link to the video we made in our group.

'Get off My Land' evaluation

Equilibrium - Nothing out of the ordinary happens, the two protagonists are enjoying a peaceful walk on what they think is a public footpath.

Disruption - A farmer approaches the young couple.

Recognition - The couple listen to the farmer aggressively dismiss and realise that this farmer is a threat to them.

Attempt to resolve - The girlfriend urges the boyfriend to walk away.

Remedy - No remedy. Ends tragically.

Closure - The couple are shot to death in cold blood by the farmer.

Character expression and movement - The use of this makes the audience fear the farmer as he angrily stomps and sneers at the couple. Also, the shocked expression of the girlfriend makes her more sympathetic.

Props - A gun is used, shocks the audience as they expect the farmer to get in a fist fight, not murder the couple in cold blood.

Setting -  We chose a rural location as it would be used to shock the audience and subvert their expectations as the setting appears to be a desolate and mundane area where chaos isn't likely to erupt. 

'Get off my land' behind the scenes pictures

                            


                         
 
                         

How is mise-en-scene used to create meaning in ‘Rear Window’ essay

Here is a link to the opening scene of 'Rear Window' that we used to analyse the elements of mise-en-scene: