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 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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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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English Notes Belonging – Strictly Ballroom (1992) 1. Introduction to Belonging & Strictly Ballroom | * 1 core text + 2 related texts of your own choosing * Link them by concept NOT content (i.e. don’t link by setting‚ character or plot/events) * Belonging to a group can establish your sense of identity e.g.: * Scott Hastings – included * Mr Hastings (Doug) – excluded * Mrs Hastings (Shirley) – included * Fran – excluded * Concept: ‘the struggle
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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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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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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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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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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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• 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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