We are then shown the mask again and Monsieur picking it up. He then discovers her family photo in her luggage, which is very significant in establishing the fact that the husband has fully recognized the consequences of Madame’s abuse. By showing this, Sembene establishes a sense of life back into Diouana’s character, as Monsieur decides to return her belongings to her family back in her home village. This shot serves a crucial role in Monsieur’s next decision to go back to her hometown to make amends. This part can be categorized as a montage as we can hear Africa’s native music in the background as he is going back to her hometown. The music choice fits well with the scene to create the overall feel of the scene. The strange kids then show up just to serve a symbolic purpose. As the man leaves her luggage, the boy then takes the mask and puts it on his face. He then follows Monsieur until the end of the movie, this action serves more of a symbolic meaning than something a kid would actually do. The mask following the guy implies the guilt Monsieur has about his wife passively killing Diouana. When you look at it in another way, the kid serves as a personification of Diouana before she came to the couple’s house, all naïve and pure. The multi-layered meanings of this scene reinstate how ingenious the director is. …show more content…
This end shot of the kid is a close up of the mask and the boy taking it off with a very sad face is the perfect way to end the movie because it restates the meaning of the entire movie about how someone is mistreated and left in injustice. His sad face encompasses the overall mood of the movie expressing the downfall of an African woman working at the hands of privileged and abuse white Europeans in
The marriage between Troy and Rose was shown differently in Denzel Washington’s production of Fences and the 1985 original play by American playwright, August Wilson. August Wilson’s play centered around the Maxson family, the life of Troy Maxson and the decisions he made that affected his marriage and family. The Maxson marriage was depicted on the 1950’s era whereby a woman’s place was in the home. While Rose was home tending to the house and children, Troy provided for the family. Throughout the movie and play, we see how Troy’s actions and decisions affected the relationships with his friends and family. The primary relationship highlighted in both the play and movie is that of Troy and Rose and how it completely disintegrates towards the end of the story. In August Wilson’s portrayal of Rose, she is described as one that has been challenged throughout her life, but still manages to be a strong centerpiece for the family. Denzel Washington’s movie conveys the
August Wilson did not name his play, Fences, simply due to the melodramatic actions that take place in the Maxson household, but rather the relationships that bond and break because of the “fence”. The “fence” serves as a structural device because the character's lives are constantly changing during the construction of the fence. The dramatic actions in the play strongly depend on the building of the fence in the Maxson’s backyard. Fences represents the metaphorical walls or fences that the main characters are creating around themselves in order to keep people in or vice versa. The title may seem straightforward, but in actuality it is a powerful symbol which can either have positive or
Lives are lead with anxiety over certain issues and with apprehension towards certain events. This play, Fences written by the playwright August Wilson deals with the progression of a family through the struggles of oppression and the inability to obtain the American Dream. The characters in the play develop throughout the story and can be viewed or interpreted in many different ways, but one man remains constant during the play and that is Troy. Due to certain events that transpired as he was growing up, Troy is shaped into a very stubborn yet proud man. To be a man who was black and proud ran the risk of getting destroyed, both physically and mentally. The world of the 1950s and 60s was rapidly changing and
‘The Castle’ directed by Rob Sitch, is a 1997 Australian comedy, starring Michael Caton and Anne Tenney. The film showcases what being a true Australian is like from the love the Kerrigan family share for their home, each other and their communications to their neighbours and family. Daryl Kerrigan, the main character within the film epitomises as a true Australian, close up shots of Daryl before he was going to court about his house. Shows the emotional and dedication he has in himself. Following this, multiple close up shots of Daryl, to show his guilt he feels towards his family and friends.
“Insidious” is a 2010 horror movie centralizing around the lives of protagonists Renai (Rose Byrne) and her husband Josh (Patrick Wilson). The movie mainly focuses on the supernatural activity going on within the house, and it is later revealed that the cause of the hauntings is due to demons attempting to take over the body of their unconscious son, Dalton (Ty Simpkins).
Case studies allow for in-depth explorations of nuanced topics in real situations. They are especially useful in obtaining insight on specific issues or situations in their natural environment. Specifically, in critical health studies we are able take different models and theories and apply them to real situations to better understand the nuances behind them. In case studies, critical reflections are a necessary tool. Critically reflecting on an issue or topic allows for the heart of the issue to be viewed from a different lens, integrating different models and theories from those originally shown. With this in mind, the intent of this paper is to critically analyze how applying the disciplinary perspective of health psychology and a behavioural model of health would change the health insights in the film Fence line: A Company Town Divided.
How do the respective narrative forms of Double Indemnity and Magnolia construct their characters and provide different critical perspectives on social values? Discuss in your essay some of the various narration types and the formal narrative construction of the films' characters. However, do not simply provide a list or catalogue of the narrative differences between the two films. A critical and necessary part of the assignment is for you to argue how the narrative construction in each film provides critical perspectives on social values.
The book Fences is about Troy Maxson and his family living as African Americans in the United States during the 1950s. The text s formatted as a play which includes dialogue between the characters, stage directions to show the actions of the characters, and introductions of acts to give the audience background information. One important part of Fences is the setting. The play takes place in the 1950s in the Maxson household. This setting shows the living conditions and the quality of life of African American during this time period. This environment shows the effects of economic situations of African Americans.
When the boys put the face paint on they felt like they ruled the world and went into a sort of frenzy. When the boys let themselves go they do things that ultimately make the feel
Fences is a drama film directed, starring and produced by Denzel Washington, along with Academy Award Winner Viola Davis and adapted from the play Fences by August Wilson. The movie Fences focuses with elements of distrust and change among a working-class African-American father Troy Maxson, who makes his living as a garbage collector during the 1950s in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Maxson’s dream was to become a professional baseball player, but he was considered too old when the league began recruiting black athletes. Sullen after hearing the truth, Troy creates more problems in his family when he dismisses his son Cory’s chance to play professional football. The director’s perception of African American experience during the time period is
The use of face paint is a way to disguise themselves. An example of this, is when Jack explains how they “paint [their] faces so [the prey can't] see” (p.55). This shows how they are blending in with the dangers of their environment. The paint permits the boys to set their inner savage free. This behaviour was not previously acceptable in their previous civilized British homes. Their violence facilitated a sense of fear within the boys` relationships. An example of this fear being expressed is when Eric says, “they’ll be painted! You know how it is”. This shows how the dangerous thoughts, that flow through the minds of the boys, are expressed through the use of their face paint.
As Ali's face dissolves to a flashback, non-diegetic music accompanies the overview of Algiers. The musical motif which begins as the camera starts to pan is exemplary of the parallel relationship between the aural and visual elements in the film. As Joan Mellen has highlighted, the arabic soundtrack, as if from another world, expresses the
Throughout the movie, Wall-E, there is barely any dialogue and yet you can still understand the quiet relationships between Wall-E and the friends he meets along the way. You can see his personality through the way he freaks out when he thinks he crushed the cockroach, or how he collects things to liven up his home, or watches Hello Dolly and holds his own hand. Wall-E and Eve can only make robotic noises and say their own names but you can tell what Wall-E is thinking or feeling by mannerisms and eye movements or the music playing in the background. You can easily understand what Eve is thinking by her eyes or indignant tone. Yet, without hearing any dialogue throughout most of
Some examples of mise-en-scene in Black Girl includes the mask, clothing and objects in the Dakar and France homes. The mask is a very powerful symbol because it represents Diouana. In the beginning of the film, Diouana was living happily with her boyfriend and had no troubles. She wanted to seek for employment and was hired by a French couple to care for their children. When Diouana finally found
Do you think its safe for animals in movies? No, because of all the accidents that have happened. There are many times that an animal gets hurt on the movie sets, so why have them on at all. We have good enough visual effects to substitute them not being there. Its better to be safe then sorry.