NOTES FOR STRICTLY BALLROOM Themes * Individuality and freedom vs conformity and authority * Courage over fear * Passion over restraint * Multiculturalism and the ultimate quote to live a life in fear is a life half lived ( said by Fran to Scott) Link Scotts deepened belonging to the Spanish community‚ contrasted against the world of the ballroom federation. He finds a way to not live a life in fear and dance from his heart. He therefore truly finds his identity by belonging
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The sequence depends on sudden and unexpected appearances for its effect. When Liz pushes through the doors‚ screaming‚ the shot cuts suddenly to her in the doorway and the music stops suddenly. Fran’s doorway slam also happens very suddenly‚ and the film cuts to Ken’s entrance to the studio even before Pam’s car has stopped rolling. The rolling car itself is non-realistic and by using this technique any sympathy we might have otherwise have felt for Pam is gone. This accident is just another piece
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O’Donohue once said: “To be human is to belong. Belonging is a circle that embraces everything; if we reject it‚ we damage our nature. Belonging is deep; only in a sense does it refer to our external attachment to people‚ places and things. It is the living and passionate presence of the soul. When we deny it‚ we grow cold and empty” The film Strictly Ballroom‚ which is directed by Baz Lurhmann‚ demonstrates many aspects of belonging and not belonging including alienation and rejection‚ which focuses
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through image and shape meaning. Through the exploration of image in the film “Strictly ballroom” directed by “Baz Lurhmann” and “Stupid Girls” a music video by “Pink” are the themes of individuality versus conformity‚ the importance of appearance‚ and the resistance to change effectively portrayed. “Baz Lurhmann” and “Pink” use image to portray the ideas of individuality versus conformity. In “Strictly ballroom”‚ “Baz Lurhmann uses juxtaposition of Scott’s appearance/costume of his gold sequined
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The expressionistic film “Strictly Ballroom” composed by Baz Luhrmann is about the spectacle of ballroom dancing. Tough not always in a literal sense‚ the film is not strictly about ball room dancing but also a “microcosm of society”. Moreover the contradictory forces within the society and the use of image to mediate social relations. This piece also fits in very well with Guy Debord’s “the society of the spectacle”. Debord’s work is a critique of modern capitalism. But more specifically for our
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“An individual’s interaction with others and the world around them can enrich or limit their experience of belonging.” The intrinsic nature of mankind strives for a sense of belonging; this sense of belonging is fulfilled when one has reached a physical or emotional affinity with an entity. One’s sense of belonging emerges from positive and negative experiences and notions of identity‚ relationships‚ understanding and acceptance. Moreover‚ positive connections allow one to feel security‚ acceptance
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Belonging as a complex concept‚ which includes finding one’s place in the world. In both Strictly Ballroom and Little Miss Sunshine this concept is explored. Everyone belongs to a group in some way whether it is Family such as in Little Miss Sunshine or in ‘Strictly Ballroom’ belonging to the world of dance. In both Films belonging and what it means to belong or break away and be an individual are shown. In strictly Ballroom Scott and Fran and in Little Miss Sunshine the main character of Olive
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English essay by Jack Stott An individual’s perception of belonging evolves in response to the passage of time and interaction with their world is shown through Baz Lurhmann’s dance film Strictly Ballroom and in Tim Winton’s short story neighbours. In the film this is shown to us through Fran mostly as she interacts with Scott to become a professional dancer through their ups and downs. And also is seen in Shirley Over time Scott allows Fran to dance with him after multiple training sessions. At
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Certain texts raise certain perspectives about belonging‚ whether it be belonging to particular groups through conformity to rules‚ or belong to a place where you find inspiration to express your own sense of individuality. The film Strictly Ballroom‚ directed by Baz Luhrmann portrays many different perspectives in regards to belonging. The opening scenes of Strictly Ballroom explore aspects of not belonging and non-acceptance. To belong to the world of ballroom dancing means sacrificing self-expression
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In our modern society‚ the concept of belonging and acceptance is a major aspect. Belonging is a fundamental human need and when we lack this and experience alienation‚ boundaries and limits are out on our human experiences. Most stories and films represent belonging or alienation in one form or another. Strictly Ballroom‚ directed by Baz Luhrmann and the ‘Ugly Duckling’‚ a short story by Hans Christian Anderson‚ are both representations of acceptance and disconnection through various film and language
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