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