The Castle- Film Techniques PDF

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Summary

A table of film techniques used in the film- The Castle. Compiled by various groups of students in order to create TEE tables for study....

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Expert group activity Themes: - Australian identity - Family - Class and Culture - Land Rights - Community - (Just to name a few) Techniques

Example or Scene

Efect: Idea, message or feeling conveyed. Impact of audience.

Critical analysis: How does this example represent Language, Identity and Culture? What does it teach audiences about Language, Identity and Culture?

eme/s Does this example link to a specific theme? (Australian identity, family, class and culture, land rights, community, Multiculturalism etc)

High angle

“How much higher can we take it”. Once the quote is said it is then followed by the three characters standing in front of the high court

The idea being portrayed is that nothing can stop them from standing for what they believe in and shows the audience that fighting for your passion is important.

Australians are very determined when it comes to getting what they want. Friends and family are the backbone when it comes to supporting one another.

Class and Culture Family

Close ups

At the dinner table (darryl) The backbone to the family

The up close camera shot emphasizes the bonding and closeness of the family and that family and coming together to eat at the table is a key value (principle) to the mother.

The audience gains a better understanding of australian food and the aesthetic of the home. Identity comes from the families as it creates a sense of belonging and the expression of values through encouragement from the parents.

Family Australian Identity

Mid shots

Of the family home, where you can see the kitchen ratting from the plane flying directly overhead.

Therefore the message being portrayed is the emphasis that despite the tightness of the family, the airport continues to directly impact upon their life together, but they are not

The idea that Australians are always grateful for everything that they have, and shows that their house is a part of their identity and therefore impacts their culture, in terms

Family Culture Family Australian Identity

bothered by it.

of their way of living.

Background noise

The sound of cicadas and insects ( non diegetic and diegetic )

The background noise is highlighting the sounds of Australians, noises of bugs and insects as it makes us slow down and listen to the stillness of an Australian night.

Emphasis and at times over exaggerates the Australian environment, which is a huge factor of a part of being from Australia.

Australian Identity Culture

Music

90s music soundtrack: when son is punching the punching bag and the parents are hugging

The music in the background represents how loving the family is.

It displays a level of cultural aspects within Australia and shows features of language and identity associated with the characters, through the lyrics and overall style of the music.

Culture

Slang/Accent

The voice over of the son

The voice over of the son highlights the humor of aussie slang and to see the story of the characters through dale’s perspective. Dale gives us a closer insight of the family and gets us more emotionally invested in the characters.

The accent and slang used is a huge part of the language, culture and identity, as it is extremely common vocabulary and expresses the strong recognition of an accent that is frequently said.

Australian Identity Culture Community...