they often reflect different values‚ attitudes and emotions that are shaped by experiences of individuals or social groups to express or react to their perceptions of worlds they belong to. In the satirical film ‘Strictly Ballroom’ directed by Baz Luhrmann and short-story ‘Neighbours’ by Tim Winton‚ similar ideas are conveyed through the ways they perceive the Australian society. Both men identify Australia as a progressively changing country‚ full of opportunities and equipped with unique features
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In scene one of the film “Moulin Rouge” directed by Baz Luhrmann there are many elements in order to make the film that much better and to create an atmosphere. There are many elements in the film in order for the viewers to understand the meaning of the film and the material. The performers in the film are Nicole Kidman and Ewan McGregor including many more. The reason for this is because the genre of the film is romantic as well as a drama and musical and these are the kind of genres that Nicole
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the sense of contentment experienced when interaction with society and the world around them is increased. This contrast of social separation and contentment from the individual’s sense of belonging is evident in the texts: Strictly Ballroom by Baz Luhrmann and Wicked by Gregory Maguire. Throughout these texts the acceptance of others is shown to be the deciding factor of whether belonging is experienced. It is shown that belonging has a major role in the shaping of an individual. Throughout Strictly
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GENERAL NOTE TAKING – BELONGING General Thesis Statements * The forces that drive us to belong are always at work whether one belongs or does not. The need to belong is an innate part of human nature‚ as is the ability to empathise. * Our life experiences teach us that when you stop trying to belong you realise that you have always belonged. * Belonging is a state integral to the human condition that shifts constantly with the changing contexts throughout life. * Belonging is
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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 harder for them to express their own individuality. ‘Strictly Ballroom’ directed by Baz Luhrmann effectively depicts the experience of an individual trying to belong‚ in a world that is rigid and set up with pre-determined rules that cannot be broken. ‘Neighbours’ by Tim Winton also illustrates the idea of a couple finding the sense of belonging
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Teaching the prescribed text · Explanation on background information (context‚ purpose and audience) Context The screenplay of Strictly Ballroom was written by Baz Luhrmann and Andrew Bovell. The film was directed by Baz Luhrmann‚ and was well received internationally when it was released in 1992. Since Strictly Ballroom‚ Baz Luhrmann has directed two other internationally successful films—Romeo + Juliet and Moulin Rouge—and‚ at time of print‚ was directing Australia. He is known for his artistic
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doesn’t belong they could feel a sense of isolation and it’s distressing‚ the extremes of not belonging are portrayed in my self-selected text “Refugee Blues” a poem by W.H Auden and in my prescribed text “Strictly Ballroom” a film directed by Baz Luhrmann shows us that belonging is a valuable concept. The main protagonists in “Strictly Ballroom” are Scott Hastings and Fran‚ they initially do not belong to the orthodoxy of the dance federation as indicated through the costuming contrast between
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Comparing to versions of Romeo and Juliet The star crossed lovers‚ Romeo and Juliet‚ are presented in two famous movie productions. The first directed by Franco Zeffirelli’s 1996. The updated Luhrmann picture best captures the essence of Shakespeare for the present day viewer. Through the use of modernisation and location‚ while preserving Shakespearean language‚ to capture the audience. Equally Zeffirelli’s more historical interpretation show cases the original medieval architecture the Shakespeare
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70 Cambridge Checkpoints HSC Advanced English Sample response: Film Prescribed text: Strictly Ballroom‚ Baz Luhrmann‚ 1997 Related text: A Streetcar Named Desire‚ Tennessee Williams‚ 1947 (drama) Introduction names the texts and links them directly to the question Develops a thesis which applies to both texts The topic sentence on not belonging connects the next two paragraphs which are about the same idea but discuss the different texts separately Using supporting evidence
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connections made with place and community. A sense of Belonging to a community or place can be very important to an individual. However belonging to a community may require conformity to be accepted and build relationships. Strictly Ballroom directed by Baz Luhrmann‚ The Pedestrian by Ray Bradbury and Miners Holiday by Gavin Casey give clear examples of this through characters responses to their changing environments and evolving community connections. An individual’s sense of belonging is explored through;
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