Style and Technique Throughout ’Strictly Ballroom’ Baz Luhrman uses non-realistic‚ exaggerated techniques. Some such examples include: • the red velvet curtain to open the film • the mock documentary style of the opening sequence • the use of the ’Blue Danube’ waltz • the contrast between the glamour of the ballroom and the lives of those involved in it. Text analysis: Image Strictly Ballroom can be interpreted in a variety of ways. It has been described as: 1. A musical comedy‚ with
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enrich their feelings of belonging and acceptance‚ however feelings of insecurity can lead to isolation and rejection limiting the experience of belonging. The concept of belonging is feeling connected to another individual‚ group‚ place or object that evokes positive emotions within oneself. In contrast‚ not belonging leads to feelings of alienation due to a lack of understanding‚ separation or when forced to embrace unfamiliarity. Through the 1992 film ‘Strictly Ballroom’ directed by Baz Luhrmann
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certain perspectives on belonging which challenge us to understand our own world. This is evident in the film “Strictly Ballroom” directed by Baz Luhrmann. The style of the film is “Red Curtain” cinema which means conveys the ballroom dancing world is surreal and artificial. This film explores what it means to belong or not belong to a well-defined group. This is presented through the opening sequence by showing how Scott‚ Fran and Doug don’t belong to the group of ballroom dancers. The director
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the evolving nature of one’s sense of identity and belonging? In your response make detailed reference to the ‘Toledo Milk Bar’ scene and at least TWO other scenes from the film.’ The nature of one’s sense of identity and belonging may be shaped by a range of factors but is predominantly influenced by family. However belonging to a family may enable but also inhibit an individual’s evolving sense of identity. Baz Luhrmann’s film Strictly Ballroom‚ explores the role of family in enabling or inhibiting
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Baz Lurhmann explores many different themes and ideas throughout the film they help him to get a clear message to the audience through. Discuss. In the film Strictly Ballroom‚ Baz Lurhmann explores many ideas. His themes include; the individual versus the organisation‚ the contrast of the different families and cultures‚ the real and artificial world‚ and freedom freedom versus conformity. Each of them is brought out through the characters‚ humour and specific film techniques. In order to
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2010 HSC Area of Study BELONGING ‘An individual’s interaction with others and the world around them can enrich or limit their experience of belonging’ Discuss this view with detailed reference to your prescribed text and ONE other related text of your own choosing An individual’s relation with others in their surroundings‚ may be enhancing or rewarding‚ or even set a boundary in a way for them to belong‚ however sometimes an individual’s environment can be too restrictive which would make it
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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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• 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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cannot be denied that this painting has belonging at its heart. The delightful little girl is adored by all around her and her innocence and self- assurance that she is loved and cared for as she stands in the centre of the frame‚ bathed in light‚ is a display of connectedness to family and place. The enigmatic painting “Las Meninas” by Diego Valesquez was painted in 1656 and many questions were raised about reality and illusion and the film “Strictly Ballroom” was filmed in 1992 and directed by Baz
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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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