Tuesday, 6 January 2015

cultural identity

Ideology-the ideas that people/societies live by and believe in
Culture-shared practices and behaviour,the communication of traditions and ways of life.
power- structures and influences that may control.
representation- a person speaks on behalf of a group and is not always the truth they are re-presentations                                                        
TSOTSI(SOUTH AFRICA)
shanty/townships
industrialised/work/railways/roads/city
rhythm of the music
male dominated society
reputation
status is important
gambling
Ja-afrikaan(dutch german)
obscene gestures
HIV
Zulu language
young black male cast
western clothing

CITY OF GOD(BRAZIL)
religious connotations
male dominated
violence
knives and guns
aggressive-alpha males
never back down
Brazilian favelas
Hot Sunny
Worn street clothes

Amelie(FRENCH)
romantic lights,nostalgic
wine
details on mise en scene
re in force  culture
classic accordion music
biography/individuality
middle-class
tranquil
quirky,eccentric humour
unique style of storytelling

A Separation
Traditional
family
male/female-centered roles
cultural values
gentle
uniform,monotone colours
confrontational dialogue
reasoned argument