Bend It Like Beckham Analysis

Into the world is a concept that represents journey, change, and going from the old world into a new world. To go from old to new, one must first experience a disruption or a catalyst, and go through a process of obstacles such as parents, culture and the society in order to adjust and fit in the new world. This adjustment can have either positive or negative consequence on the self and others around. The film bend it like Beckham (BILB) effectively explores this concept as the audience can easily relate to the characters and with apparent themes that define a person going into the world.
(P1) In the film bend it like Beckham Jess-minder is not comfortable, but dissatisfied with her life because she’s restricted by her parents that want her to be a typical Indian girl compared to her older sister. (P2) In the opening scene of the film it is shown Jess-minder dreaming of her self-playing football with Beckham and as it goes on to the panel of the commentators, her mum is also there and says that Jess-minder should not be playing football but should be at home doing house duties. This shows how her parents are restricting her from fulfilling her dream.
(P1) Jess-minder’s defiance and journey to the new world had a clear consequence on herself and others around her. Becoming a professional football player, she achieved her goal and changed her surroundings. To achieve this she had to be assertive and not give up in her pursuit and as a result her two worlds to become one; this is clearly shown in a long shot of Jess-minder going up to Joes in her traditional clothing and (P2) the close-up of her father watching her play football and chanting along with the crowd reflects this