Chapter One: Q1) Ten words to describe Josephine Alibrandi are: Rebellious‚ Emotional‚ Intelligent‚ Mature‚ Embarrassed (by Nonna)‚ Self conscious‚ Sarcastic‚ Opinionated‚ Friendly and Observant. Q2) Josephine lives in a suburb called Glebe Q3) Josephine attends a school named St. Marthas. This school Is not Co-Ed and has nuns as teachers. It is full of rich‚ white kids. Q4) Her biggest problem is being stuck at a school full o rich kids with rich families. Q5) She is ‘illegitimate’ because
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TITLE: Strictly Ballroom STARRING: Paul Mercurio‚ Bill Hunter RELEASED BY: M&A Film and Ronin Films NOW AT: DAYUM COOL CINEMAZ RATING: 7 out of 10 Paul Mercurio acting as Scott Hastings‚ the ballroom king won a lot of competitions and championships until the Dance Federation where he dances his own unconventional steps which lose the competition. His partner Gia Carides acting as Liz Holt then leaves him and eventually got a partner Tara Morice acting as Fran who is a beginner. Will they
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in 1656 and many questions were raised about reality and illusion and the film “Strictly Ballroom” was filmed in 1992 and directed by Baz Lurhmman. Framing is what is deliberately included in the frame and what is excluded. The painting shows a “moment in time” during the everyday life of the royal family. The king and queen are only seen in the mirror; it is only when we realise this that we understand we are looking at the painting from the perspective of the royal couple. Velasquez has centred
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or not belong. Belonging is felt by an individual when they are able to gain an understanding of themselves in relation to others. We see this in Strictly Ballroom by Baz Lurhmann and Neighbours by Tim Winton; both show belonging and not belonging and find their own sense of identity where they all feel they belong in one place. In Strictly Ballroom we see two sides of the dance world that is juxtaposed to the artificial fake world and the non-artificial fake world for eg. Shirley Hastings wears
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Explore how perceptions of belonging and not belonging can be influenced by connections to places. In ‘Strictly Ballroom’‚ directed by Baz Luhrmann‚ the film explores how perceptions of belonging and not belonging can be influenced by connections to places. Luhrmann does this through the use of techniques throughout the film such as lighting‚ editing‚ music and camera angles. In this film it is shown by Luhrmann that a place in which an individual or group may feel comfortable or uncomfortable
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known for having a highly individualised directing style which is often referred to as flamboyant‚ due to his lack of naturalism in his philosophy‚ being “[He] makes what [he] wants‚ how[he] wants” – Baz Luhrmann. From his debut in cinema with “Strictly Ballroom” (1992)‚ to his most recent film “The Great Gatsby” (2013)‚ Baz Luhrmann’s directoral style has evolved and adapted over his twenty four years in the industry. Luhrmann’s style of directing has been characterised by wide ranges of shots‚ innovative
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• Area Of Study: BELONGING • Strictly Ballroom • Film (1992) • Baz Luhrmann • Finding a sense of belonging The concept of belonging is explored well in the film Strictly Ballroom. Directed by Baz Luhrmann and released in 1992‚ this film explores the concept of belonging in relation to places‚ events and relationships. Throughout the film‚ techniques such as symbolism‚ lighting‚ costume‚ non-diagetic music and dialogue help to express these concepts to the audience. Firstly‚ Symbolism is
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English Vision (Strictly Ballroom & Yonlgu Boy) Vision is a means of communication of one`s thought and feelings to convey not only “what is” but “what could be”. Each vision reflects the values‚ altitude‚ emotion and experience of individual or social groups to express and react to their perception of the world around them. Vision involves a creative intellectual mind and also mental imaginings. Those listening and viewing people`s visions will become intellectual or emotionally connection
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Critical Essay: Strictly Ballroom “Power tends to corrupt‚ and absolute power corrupts absolutely. Great men are almost always bad men.” Baron Acton (1834 – 1902). Baz Luhrmann’s bizarre romantic comedy‚ “Strictly Ballroom”‚ is based on the idea suggested above‚ “absolute power corrupts absolutely”. Barry Fife‚ played by Bill Hunter‚ could be seen and described as a dictator who rules the world‚ the world of ballroom dancing. He is the villain in the plot‚ the main antagonist. Baz Luhrmann conveys
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Character Before change + quotes Catalyst and result of change + quotes Narrative techniques used my Marchetta to highlight this Michael Andretti - Single minded - Not interested in being present - Cold and unwelcoming - Believed life was perfect before and when he initially met Josephine and re-met Christina - Arrogance ‘ don’t pity me‚ my life lacks nothing’ Gives the perception that he enjoys his life regardless of the recent discovery‚ perhaps not wanting to get involved with Josie and
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