History & Memory - the Queen
Advanced English - Essay
Explore How 'The Queen' & Two Other Related Texts Of Your Own Choosing Represent History & Memory In Unique & Evocative Ways
History consists of what is known, remembered and recorded about the past in as objective a way as possible. Memory can be a fragmented yet still valid perspective on the past which enables History to fill in the gaps. The concepts of History & Memory are featured in the texts, 'The Queen', a film directed by Stephen Frears, 'Kurt Cobain's Suicide Letter' and the documentary 'Fahrenheit 9/11' by Michael Moore in a unique and evocative style. All texts are representations or constructs of events which present a point of view containing bias and subjectivity. 'The Queen' released in 2006 uses both simulated and archival footage to engage and effect audiences in a unique fashion while also using film techniques such as music, sound design, mise-en-scene and various high-angled panning shots. 'Kurt Cobain's Suicide Letter' published in 1994 uses techniques such as emotive language, rhetorical question and repetition in an evocative way to reveal his character and point of view. 'Fahrenheit 9/11' released in 2004 uses techniques such as montage, voice-over and symbolism to reinforce historical and personal viewpoints in a unique style. All texts, through the use of the aforementioned techniques, present us with the concepts of History & Memory which then position the audience to understand the viewpoint presented while also enabling the composer to create new understandings of said events and people.
Simulated footage allows audiences to gain a new perspective of an historical event. In 'The Queen', director Stephen Frears uses simulated footage of the car crash leading up to Princess Diana's death using actors and actual locations to reawaken audience's memories. In the car crash segment, Frears uses film techniques such as montage, intense music and sound effects to emphasise the media's frenzied pursuit of Diana who
Explore How 'The Queen' & Two Other Related Texts Of Your Own Choosing Represent History & Memory In Unique & Evocative Ways
History consists of what is known, remembered and recorded about the past in as objective a way as possible. Memory can be a fragmented yet still valid perspective on the past which enables History to fill in the gaps. The concepts of History & Memory are featured in the texts, 'The Queen', a film directed by Stephen Frears, 'Kurt Cobain's Suicide Letter' and the documentary 'Fahrenheit 9/11' by Michael Moore in a unique and evocative style. All texts are representations or constructs of events which present a point of view containing bias and subjectivity. 'The Queen' released in 2006 uses both simulated and archival footage to engage and effect audiences in a unique fashion while also using film techniques such as music, sound design, mise-en-scene and various high-angled panning shots. 'Kurt Cobain's Suicide Letter' published in 1994 uses techniques such as emotive language, rhetorical question and repetition in an evocative way to reveal his character and point of view. 'Fahrenheit 9/11' released in 2004 uses techniques such as montage, voice-over and symbolism to reinforce historical and personal viewpoints in a unique style. All texts, through the use of the aforementioned techniques, present us with the concepts of History & Memory which then position the audience to understand the viewpoint presented while also enabling the composer to create new understandings of said events and people.
Simulated footage allows audiences to gain a new perspective of an historical event. In 'The Queen', director Stephen Frears uses simulated footage of the car crash leading up to Princess Diana's death using actors and actual locations to reawaken audience's memories. In the car crash segment, Frears uses film techniques such as montage, intense music and sound effects to emphasise the media's frenzied pursuit of Diana who