Unsupervised Lesson 19 December

Today you are focusing on the themes of La Haine.  You need to read the article below (including the comments made by other people at the end) and complete the Theme Task sheet.  Use your own knowledge and ideas about the film but you can also research a bit on the internet and read other parts of your La Haine booklet.
Don't forget that you need to have analysed  scenes from the film, taking screen grabs to highlight your points.
You also need to be working on your Creative project - coming up with an idea and choosing which format you are going to work in

The Reading

The Theme Task Sheet

Micro Analysis of La Haine - Own Choice of Scenes

Now that you have looked in detail at the opening scenes, you need to choose up to 4 other scenes to study.  Try to choose scenes that are significant to the plot, representation, themes etc.
Good ones could include the DJ scene, the toilet scene, the ending, gate crashing the Art gallery, the Eiffel Tower scene, the run ins with the skinheads, the police interrogation scene, the visit to Asterix etc

The Opening of La Haine

Looking closely at the opening scenes where we are introduced to the three main characters answer the question in the handout below.  Bullet points are fine.

Getting Started on your Creative Project

Here are the instructions for the tasks you need to do for your Creative Project.  Remember that there will be no class time on this until these tasks are completed by everyone in the class....

Developing the idea from Naamah Hill

Introduction to La Haine

Introduction to La Haine

Now that you all have watched La Hanie it's time to start thinking critically about it using your booklets.



Start by recording your thoughts of the three key characters (First impressions of the film and its characters), then read the article called Ghetto Culture.  Finish by writing about Six important scenes, commenting on their stylistic features and why you think it is important.

Key Scenes for Micro Analysis - some of these may have disappeared from Youtube but look around for others

DJ Scene

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=js2_hBDi2LI

Party Crashing

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p__KxKa1oVw

In the Toilet (no subtitles)

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=StpgaTTNtDg&feature=related

Breakdancing Scene (no subtitles)

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gAxWdDzGZDU&feature=related

Eifel Tower (no subtitles)

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DFsZH8tmSKI&feature=related

Final Scene (no subtitles)

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LUrYYh1MgPs

The Hair Cut (no subtitles)

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OJujPvPyRAQ&feature=related

Mr Asterix (no subtitles)

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C4DQFVHfgzk&feature=related

The Complete film (no subtitles)

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZMiWNv4e-JY&feature=fvwrel

Key Quotes

http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0113247/quotes

The Presentation Script

Now that you have nearly finished your catalogues (due in next Monday - 25th Nov) you need to start thinking about your presentation scripts

You also need to write a response to this following possible essay question - 1000 words by Monday 25 Nov!

Possible Essay Question - How far do the films you have studied for this topic challenge the audience, generate debate about the worlds they represent?

Representation in City of God

Make sure you read over all the PowerPoints and make notes on what they say.  Using the suggested scenes in the PowerPoints re-watch key scenes and take notes in your booklet.  There are pages set aside for notes on Representation. You need to be able to refer to very specific (and detailed) examples in your essays.

City of god Ethnicity from Naamah Hill

City of god place from Naamah Hill

City of god gender from Naamah Hill

Other Themes in City of God

The Theme of Power

05.City of God and the Theme of Power from Naamah Hill

Start planning a response to this possible question

Micro Analysis of Key Scenes

You need to carefully consider the use of Micro Elements in the three scenes - The Oepning, Benny's Farewell and the Final Scene. Clips can be found on P Drive. You will need to use your PC log in. Take detailed and specific notes on how different micro elements are used and WHY. In class we used the note sheet below

The document below give some information about the micro elements are used and for what meaning. But there is much more that you could say.

You also need to prepare one scene for the rest of the class. 

City of God Background

Characters in City of God

Reviews of City of God

Using the comment button below add hyperlinks of the reviews you have read about City of God. Read some of the other reviews found by the class.  

Introduction to World Cinema

Intro to world cinema from Naamah Hill

Introduction to Year 13