distinctive. A sense of place in the world indefinitely leady to belonging. Expression of ones true self enables an individual to inherit freedom. However this freedom is readily available an individuals face barriers of social and cultural expectations. Baz Lurhmann’s satirical film ‘Strictly Ballroom’ (1992) and Tohby Riddle’s whimsical picture book ‘No body owns the moon” embrace freedom of expression as a tool to fund a sense of place and ultimately belong to the wider world. Self-expression is
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career is absolute and nothing can change it. Words: 237 Time taken: 35 minutes 1) There are many characters in a text. How are the characters in your prescribed text developed and represented through dialogue? Characters in Baz Luhrmann’s “Strictly Ballroom” theatre play are developed and represented through the many features of dialogue which consist of: type of language used‚ type of vocabulary used and type of grammar used. Scott Hastings is the leading actor in
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In the 1996 film interpretation of Shakespeare’s classic romantic play‚ Romeo and Juliet‚ Baz Luhrmann effectively conveys the theme of love. The play follows Romeo and Juliet’s romance from love at first sight into the growth of true love‚ then into the downwards spiral of their parents’ disapproval and violence between the two families‚ concluding in the devastating death of the young couple. The theme of love is crucial in both the film and the play‚ and is exhibited repeatedly through different
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Belonging is a dynamic concept that is of inherent nature for all humans to make connections with people‚ places‚ groups and communities. The complexity of belonging is explored in Baz Lurhmann’s film Strictly Ballroom through the need to conform in order to belong and how an individual can affect ones sense of belonging. This is evident with the main characters of the film‚ Scott Hastings and Fran. The film is set in the arcane world of ballroom dancing‚ which only emphasizes the strain between
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Juliet presents us with an array of timeless values that are depicted through Baz Luhrmann’s filmic adaptation of the text. The main contrast between Baz Luhrmann’s film and the original text is that the film context takes place in a modernised society much like ours today‚ carrying the same notions that are present within the original text into a society relevant to ours. The Concept of family is a key moral in both Baz Luhrmann’s and Shakespeare’s texts that is intertwined with religion and ideas
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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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Mercutio is one of the most unique characters in Baz Luhrmann’s movie "Romeo & Juliet". His language is always powerful and imaginative. He represents many different things in the play and holds an important role. Mercutio is Romeo’s friend. He is neither Montague‚ nor Capulet. Therefore‚ he has not been born into a feud and really has no side. However‚ his bond with Romeo does make him associated with the Montagues. In this essay I will describe the complex character of Mercutio and how he influences
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Baz Luhrmann’s Romeo and Juliet: A Cinematic Icon Baz Luhrmann’s rendition of William Shakespeare’s Romeo and Juliet will forever remain one of the most iconic adaptations of all time. Luhrmann’s use of bright color‚ odd scene setups and camera shots‚ interesting modifications on the original story‚ and emphasis on religious irony make the film unforgettable and add to the suspense and creativity of the film. Vivid color saturates every scene in the film from neon crosses standing in the
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it can ultimately be fatal. In 1999 Baz Luhrmann made a cinematic adaption to the play the tragedy of Romeo and Juliet into the film Romeo + Juliet. In order for Baz Luhrmann to make his film appealing to his marketed audience he needed to appropriate it to fit the modern society we live in today. This text has been adapted to be more accessible through characterisation‚ through clever camera work and editing and sound techniques. One of the ways Baz Luhrmann has adapted the play the Tragedy of
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In the opening scene of the modern adaptation of "Romeo and Juliet"‚ the qualities of the feuding families: The Montagues and The Capulets are successfully exposed to the audience by the use of presentational devices. The director‚ Baz Luhrmann‚ has paid deliberate attention to these areas‚ which successfully portray the rival family member’s temperaments. The use of different lighting‚ colour‚ music‚ sound effects‚ costume and make up are applied to represent the different families to show the distinction
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