You will given, at random, one of the following British film movements, genres or series to research:
1. The ‘Documentary Film’ Movement
2. The ‘Quota Quickie’
3. Ealing Comedies
4. Hammer Horror
5. The ‘British New Wave’
6. Free Cinema
7. Avant Garde films
8. ‘Angry Young Men’
9. Social Realist Films
10. ‘Carry On’ Films
For each of these, please provide the following information:
- In which decade/years were these films made?
- Describe one film of its type: director, famous stars, plot (if any) etc.
- What kind of Britain is being represented by these films?
- Find a youtube clip of the film and explain what representation of Britishness is being constructed.
Tuesday, 23 February 2010
Historical Research: British Films
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