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The Castle- Film Techniques
Subject: Year 12 English (12ENS)
10 Documents
Students shared 10 documents in this course
School: Narrabeen Sports High School
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Expert group activity
Themes:
- Australian identity
- Family
- Class and Culture
- Land Rights
- Community
- (Just to name a few)
Techniques
Example or Scene
Efect: Idea, message or feeling
conveyed. Impact of audience.
Critical analysis: How does this
example represent Language,
Identity and Culture? What does it
teach audiences about Language,
Identity and Culture?
eme/s
Does this example link to a
specific theme? (Australian
identity, family, class and
culture, land rights, community,
Multiculturalism etc)
High angle
“How much higher can we
take it”. Once the quote is
said it is then followed by the
three characters standing in
front of the high court
The idea being portrayed is
that nothing can stop them
from standing for what they
believe in and shows the
audience that fighting for your
passion is important.
Australians are very
determined when it comes to
getting what they want.
Friends and family are the
backbone when it comes to
supporting one another.
Class and Culture
Family
Close ups
At the dinner table (darryl)
The backbone to the family
The up close camera shot
emphasizes the bonding and
closeness of the family and
that family and coming
together to eat at the table is a
key value (principle) to the
mother.
The audience gains a better
understanding of australian
food and the aesthetic of the
home. Identity comes from
the families as it creates a
sense of belonging and the
expression of values through
encouragement from the
parents.
Family
Australian Identity
Mid shots
Of the family home, where
you can see the kitchen
ratting from the plane flying
directly overhead.
Therefore the message being
portrayed is the emphasis that
despite the tightness of the
family, the airport continues to
directly impact upon their life
together, but they are not
The idea that Australians are
always grateful for everything
that they have, and shows
that their house is a part of
their identity and therefore
impacts their culture, in terms
Family
Culture
Family
Australian Identity
