The film‚ Rabbit Proof Fence‚ produced in 2002 and directed by Phillip Noyce‚ follows the journey of three Aboriginal girls‚ Molly‚ Daisy and Gracie‚ who in 1931 were forcibly removed from their home in Jigalong‚ Western Australia‚ then sent to the Moore River settlement. The young girls escaped and fled across the harsh‚ desert landscape using the rabbit-proof fence as their only guide‚ to return home. The film is based on a lamentable period in our history. It’s set in a context where European
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morning class‚ today I will tell you why it is extremely important for students to study texts that represent a variety of cultures. The films I have deconstructed to convey my points are “Bend it like Beckham”‚ directed by Gurinder Chadha and “Rabbit Proof Fence”‚ directed by Phillip Noyce. The cultural concepts explained in these movies are the early 1900s British culture and how dominant and cruel they were‚ the aboriginal Australians and how they were treated badly‚ the Indian culture and how much
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There are many film techniques used to create atmosphere and to express ideologies and discourses. The film Rabbit Proof Fence (RPF) is a riveting film‚ which has represented the cultural identity of Australia. Atmosphere is conveyed right from the very beginning. The mood between the aboriginal family is very relaxed‚ they are happy carefree‚ harmoniess and secure and strong and in power. Film techniques help convey this message by using undershots of the family and and close ups of their happy
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challenges and learn more about the world around them. This concept of physical journeys can be clearly seen in the texts “Rabbit-Proof Fence” by Phillip Noyce and “A Horse with No Name” by America. Both texts use a number of methods and technical features‚ to represent the journey and the impact of its result. The film “Rabbit-Proof Fence” tells the story of 3 Aboriginal girls (Molly‚ Daisy and Gracie) who travel on foot across 1500km of inhospitable Australian outback to be reunited with their family
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The film‚ “Rabbit Proof Fence‚” directed by Phillip Noyce‚ explores the themes surrounding the actions of Chief Protector A.O. Neville. The film is set in the 1930s where racism towards Aborigines was rampant‚ both institutionally‚ and on a personal basis. A.O Neville’s actions caused Molly‚ Gracie‚ Daisy and their parents grief and anguish‚ however‚ he cannot solely be blamed for his actions. The Aboriginal act passed through Parliament in 1931 was the main reason for the hundreds of children taken
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In this essay I will be examining the movie Rabbit Proof Fence’ .I am here to talk to you about the movie Rabbit Proof Fence. The movie is set in a time that is vastly different from today. Europeans had only recently infiltrated Australian borders and it had not taken long for the Aboriginal people to be reduced to second-rate citizens and have rights taken away from them in a land that was once exclusively theirs. The year is 1931‚ and a new policy has been introduced by Mr. Neville who is chief
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Noyce‚ My name is Anna Marie and is currently studying the topic Belonging. I was deeply moved by your film ‘Rabbit Proof Fence’ as it has helped me understand the importance of Belonging. The two scenes which I thought stressed the importance of Belonging the most were when the girls arrived at the Moore River Institution and in ‘Lost’ during Molly and Daisy’s journey along the fence to Jigalong. My first scene of choice‚ shows the girls arrival at the Moore River Institution. For me this scene
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History Essay – Rabbit Proof Fence The film ‘Rabbit Proof Fence” by Phillip Noyce is based on a true story of three Aboriginal girls‚ who were taken away from their family in 1931. Noyce portrays the varying experiences of the stolen generations through the journey of the young girls as they try to escape and head back home to their family‚ home and land. Factors contributing to their experience include The Moore River Settlement institution‚ the challenges they occur through their journey‚ as well
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Rabbit-Proof Fence * How do the filmmakers begin the film and engage us in the story and at the beginning of the film what do you think you are seeing at first? The Australian film based on the true story about “The Stolen Generation” titled “Rabbit-Proof Fence” begins with a brief written summary about the Australian Aborigines Act of 1931. This historical information is just enough to really grasp the viewer’s curiosity before moving on to what is initially‚ the unidentifiable aerial footage
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that I have chosen to associate with journeys is the film‚ Rabbit Proof Fence directed by Phillip Noyce. The film relates to the journey concept as it is based on a true story of three Aboriginal girls who were forcibly removed from their mothers in 1931 to a settlement 2000 kilometres away‚ where the Aboriginal children were forced to accept & adapt to the Australian way of life. They escaped & walked for 9 weeks along the rabbit proof fence which was their only guide to return home to be reunited
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