To belong to anyone else‚ one does not have to give up his or her values or independence by conforming. This is shown through the texts of the film‚ ‘Strictly Ballroom’ directed by Baz Luhrmann and the children’s picture book‚ ‘The Red Tree’ written and illustrated by Shaun Tan. In ‘Strictly Ballroom’ characters‚ scenes and techniques such as dialogue‚ costume‚ lighting‚ and marginalization are used to depict that to belong to anyone else‚ one does not have to give up his or her values or independence
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different themes and ideas throughout the film they help him to get a clear message to the audience through. Discuss. In the film Strictly Ballroom‚ Baz Lurhmann explores many ideas. His themes include; the individual versus the organisation‚ the contrast of the different families and cultures‚ the real and artificial world‚ and freedom freedom versus conformity. Each of them is brought out through the characters‚ humour and specific film techniques. In order to promote individuality Lurhmann
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idealistic concept of belonging. Subconsciously everyone finds comfort in belonging to something and brings some kind of happiness to an individual. In the film Strictly Ballroom produced and directed by Baz Lurhman‚ the movie focuses upon a ballroom dancer Scott who has the ability and skills to be the best but opposes the cliché rules of the ballroom world to dance his own unauthorised steps so he can break free from typical steps danced by everyone. The film also greatly demonstrates the struggle in expressing
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own world. This is evident in the film “Strictly Ballroom” directed by Baz Luhrmann. The style of the film is “Red Curtain” cinema which means conveys the ballroom dancing world is surreal and artificial. This film explores what it means to belong or not belong to a well-defined group. This is presented through the opening sequence by showing how Scott‚ Fran and Doug don’t belong to the group of ballroom dancers. The director grew up in the world of ballroom competitions. Luhrmann’s purpose was to
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Teaching the prescribed text · Explanation on background information (context‚ purpose and audience) Context The screenplay of Strictly Ballroom was written by Baz Luhrmann and Andrew Bovell. The film was directed by Baz Luhrmann‚ and was well received internationally when it was released in 1992. Since Strictly Ballroom‚ Baz Luhrmann has directed two other internationally successful films—Romeo + Juliet and Moulin Rouge—and‚ at time of print‚ was directing Australia. He is known for his artistic
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understanding‚ separation or when forced to embrace unfamiliarity. Through the 1992 film ‘Strictly Ballroom’ directed by Baz Luhrmann‚ the children’s biography ‘ by Beverley McGregor and the punk rock song ‘Perfect’ by Simple Plan‚ composers illustrate both concepts of belonging and alienation . Through a range of cinematic and literary techniques these composers show how an
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of one’s sense of identity and belonging may be shaped by a range of factors but is predominantly influenced by family. However belonging to a family may enable but also inhibit an individual’s evolving sense of identity. Baz Luhrmann’s film Strictly Ballroom‚ explores the role of family in enabling or inhibiting the evolving sense of identity for the protagonist‚ Scott Hastings. In conjunction with the ’Opening Dance Sequence’ and ’Pan Pacific Dance Championships’ scene‚ through the use of juxtaposition
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TITLE: Strictly Ballroom STARRING: Paul Mercurio‚ Bill Hunter RELEASED BY: M&A Film and Ronin Films NOW AT: DAYUM COOL CINEMAZ RATING: 7 out of 10 Paul Mercurio acting as Scott Hastings‚ the ballroom king won a lot of competitions and championships until the Dance Federation where he dances his own unconventional steps which lose the competition. His partner Gia Carides acting as Liz Holt then leaves him and eventually got a partner Tara Morice acting as Fran who is a beginner. Will they
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or not belong. Belonging is felt by an individual when they are able to gain an understanding of themselves in relation to others. We see this in Strictly Ballroom by Baz Lurhmann and Neighbours by Tim Winton; both show belonging and not belonging and find their own sense of identity where they all feel they belong in one place. In Strictly Ballroom we see two sides of the dance world that is juxtaposed to the artificial fake world and the non-artificial fake world for eg. Shirley Hastings wears
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the centre of the frame‚ bathed in light‚ is a display of connectedness to family and place. The enigmatic painting “Las Meninas” by Diego Valesquez was painted in 1656 and many questions were raised about reality and illusion and the film “Strictly Ballroom” was filmed in 1992 and directed by Baz Lurhmman. Framing is what is deliberately included in the frame and what is excluded. The painting shows a “moment in time” during the everyday life of the royal family. The king and queen are only seen
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