In the films studied throughout the course you need to make sure that you cover the following exam criteria:
• An appreciation of the messages and values contained within the chosen films. What is the film saying about the society it depicts? Is there a moral message?
Through out the film there are messages and values shown and a main one of which shows that within the poor environment that they live in no matter if they are a part of one of the gangs, just a person trying to live their lives or someone who wants to escape from the city- They all seem to eventually get involved with the violence or crimes due to one reason or another, whetever its due to revenge or to having no other choice- it seems to be inevitable.
Although saying this on the other hand the main character, works hard (eventually) and through his ambitions finds
• An understanding of contexts, especially time and place. Do some background research on when and where the film is set. Was there any controversy when it was released?
The film itself shows background information on both the country itself and the characters, you don't have to have any additional information before hand to understand or to fully enjoy the film as it is roughly outlined within the beginning itself.
Through out the film there are many time changes, for example the very beginning of the film links in with the very end of the film and the rest inbetween is shown as a story being told and very much from the main characters P.O.V,
Wednesday, October 20, 2010
Tuesday, October 19, 2010
How has the representation of football hooligans changed through-out different time periods?
Within film there has been many films based upon football violence and the culture surrounding it, it has become a sort of "sub-genre" in itself and being based and made in different eras the films, storyline and characters alter greatly.
The representation of a "football hooligan" is represented in very different manners, for example in the film "Green Street" the characters in the film are shown to worship football and they base their whole lives upon going to and planning to go to the film, the scenes of violence in the film is to some extent glorified with special effects etc.
Where as in the films "Awaydays" and "The Firm" the characters have other things to do within their lives: they have jobs, familys and other things to attend to even though this falls apart at certain points of the film due to football violence. Also in the film "The Firm" the scenes of violence are not added any effect and appear to be more realistic the scenes are over within a matter of seconds, and are just as effective as scenes from "Green Street".
I think the fact the violence in the film "Green Street" could be due to the fact that it is based within the time period of the 2000's and aimed at the people within this era.
Another thing that changes greatly within the representation of football hooligans from time period is the the costume, clothing and the general way the characters look- In the film "Awaydays" the characters dress in brands such as Fred Perry and wear in a smart fashion.
The representation of a "football hooligan" is represented in very different manners, for example in the film "Green Street" the characters in the film are shown to worship football and they base their whole lives upon going to and planning to go to the film, the scenes of violence in the film is to some extent glorified with special effects etc.
Where as in the films "Awaydays" and "The Firm" the characters have other things to do within their lives: they have jobs, familys and other things to attend to even though this falls apart at certain points of the film due to football violence. Also in the film "The Firm" the scenes of violence are not added any effect and appear to be more realistic the scenes are over within a matter of seconds, and are just as effective as scenes from "Green Street".
I think the fact the violence in the film "Green Street" could be due to the fact that it is based within the time period of the 2000's and aimed at the people within this era.
Another thing that changes greatly within the representation of football hooligans from time period is the the costume, clothing and the general way the characters look- In the film "Awaydays" the characters dress in brands such as Fred Perry and wear in a smart fashion.
Annotated Catalogue update.
The representation of football hooligans changed through-out different time periods research and annotated catalogue.
Focus Films
Item 1: Awaydays - Pat Holden (2009)
Primary Source.
This film is appropriate for my research as it displays a perspective on football violence and football hooligans from a writer in 2009 basing the film in 1979, The film shows the football gang in general but also shows that members are in fact individuals with own individual problems and views. The film connects to single characters not only the main subject of the violence for example the character "Carty" is dying to get involved with "The Pack" and has to work his way he and you also see interesting parts of his relationships with members of "The Pack" and his Family. Another interesting example is of the character "Elvis" who has everything that "Carty" dreams of but he is not happy with his life and to some extent seems "dark" which he cannot get out of. This films genre and subjects raised within the film allows it to be connected to my other primary sources.
This film is appropriate for my research as it displays a perspective on football violence and football hooligans from a writer in 2009 basing the film in 1979, The film shows the football gang in general but also shows that members are in fact individuals with own individual problems and views. The film connects to single characters not only the main subject of the violence for example the character "Carty" is dying to get involved with "The Pack" and has to work his way he and you also see interesting parts of his relationships with members of "The Pack" and his Family. Another interesting example is of the character "Elvis" who has everything that "Carty" dreams of but he is not happy with his life and to some extent seems "dark" which he cannot get out of. This films genre and subjects raised within the film allows it to be connected to my other primary sources.
Item 2: The Firm - Nick Love (2009)
This film is beneficial to my project as it is another perspective on the same subject and similar characters but based in a different decade. It’s a good example of individual characters, gangs and society within that time period. The film itself is set in the late 1980's, based around a young character called "Dom" who pushes to get involved in a football gang run by top boy "Bex", "Dom" is accepted into the gang and becomes one of the boys, he relises that the fighting is becoming out of hand and to some extent based on "Bex's" personal issues and hatred.
Item 3: Green Street – Lexi Alexander (2005)
This film shows the representation from another era it was set in the time it was made (2005) which is only 5 years ago, so this shows a modern view on the subject. The film follows yet again another character called Matt getting involved in the scene. But this time instead of attempting to get into the gang, he accidently “falls” into it.
Websites
Item 4: The Guardian (Film Section) 06/10/10
Provides information on the main football violence films, some of which are my main sources. It also gives info on ideas behind the films and the subjects presented in them- such as power and a sense of belonging.
Item 5: IMDb 06/10/10
Information about the film and actors in general.
Wednesday, October 6, 2010
Comparing city settings in the films: "La Haine" and "Taxi Driver".
Both of the cities presented in the two films are very glamorous (Paris and New York) although in the films they are shown as being very gritty, disgusting and horrible places. Both of the films are from the characters point of view and also La Haine is set in one of the main parts of France but the suburbs where as Taxi Driver is actually the main part of New York but the main character is an outsider on the town looking in with his views and opinions.In the film La Haine the characters are actually part of the problem and causing the issue what is wrong with the city where as in the film Taxi Driver the main character thinks that he is the solution and everything else is whats wrong and he is going to clean up the city.
Both of the main characters in the films (Vinz and Travis) are very similar characters and have the same sort of opinions and both want to do right in their own ways, although both appear to have some underline mental issue and negative views upon society.
The representation of football hooligans changed through-out different time periods research and annotated catalogue.
Focus Films
Item 1: Awaydays - Pat Holden (2009)
Primary Source.
This film is appropriate for my research as it displays a perspective on football violence and football hooligans from a writer in 2009 basing the film in 1979, The film shows the football gang in general but also shows that members are in fact individuals with own individual problems and views. The film connects to single characters not only the main subject of the violence for example the character "Carty" is dying to get involved with "The Pack" and has to work his way he and you also see interesting parts of his relationships with members of "The Pack" and his Family. Another interesting example is of the character "Elvis" who has everything that "Carty" dreams of but he is not happy with his life and to some extent seems "dark" which he cannot get out of. This films genre and subjects raised within the film allows it to be connected to my other primary sources.
This film is appropriate for my research as it displays a perspective on football violence and football hooligans from a writer in 2009 basing the film in 1979, The film shows the football gang in general but also shows that members are in fact individuals with own individual problems and views. The film connects to single characters not only the main subject of the violence for example the character "Carty" is dying to get involved with "The Pack" and has to work his way he and you also see interesting parts of his relationships with members of "The Pack" and his Family. Another interesting example is of the character "Elvis" who has everything that "Carty" dreams of but he is not happy with his life and to some extent seems "dark" which he cannot get out of. This films genre and subjects raised within the film allows it to be connected to my other primary sources.
Item 2: The Firm - Nick Love (2009)
This film is beneficial to my project as it is another perspective on the same subject and similar characters but based in a different decade. It’s a good example of individual characters, gangs and society within that time period. The film itself is set in the late 1980's, based around a young character called "Dom" who pushes to get involved in a football gang run by top boy "Bex", "Dom" is accepted into the gang and becomes one of the boys, he relises that the fighting is becoming out of hand and to some extent based on "Bex's" personal issues and hatred.
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