Billy Elliot Flashcards
(31 cards)
What theme is explored through the character of Billy Elliot in the film?
Individual and collective human experiences
The film examines how personal ambitions intersect with communal struggles.
What historical event serves as the backdrop for Billy Elliot?
1984-1985 UK miners’ strike
This event highlights the harsh realities of working-class life.
How does Daldry juxtapose personal and communal struggles in the film?
By contrasting intimate personal moments with communal hardships
This technique emphasizes the interdependence of individual ambitions and collective struggles.
What does Mrs. Wilkinson urge Billy to do during his dance lesson?
‘Feel it, Billy! Feel the music!’
This line emphasizes the importance of self-expression in Billy’s journey.
What two contrasting sounds are highlighted in the film?
Delicate piano music and the cacophony of shouting and clashing batons
This contrast underscores the different battles being fought.
Billy’s defiance of societal expectations reflects the miners’ resistance against _______.
oppression
This parallel showcases the theme of resistance in the film.
What cinematic technique does Daldry use to capture Billy’s dance and the miners’ protest?
Close-up shots and wide-angled shots
This approach highlights the tension between personal ambitions and communal struggles.
Billy’s journey suggests that self-expression can be transcended to challenge _______.
communal hardships
This reflects the film’s message about resilience.
What does Daldry invite the responder to reconsider through Billy’s journey?
The balance between individual ambition and collective solidarity
This theme emphasizes the interconnectedness of personal and communal experiences.
What essential elements does Daldry illustrate as intertwined in overcoming societal challenges?
Individual hope and collective struggle
Both are portrayed as necessary for resilience in the film.
What theme does Daldry explore in relation to human behaviour?
The theme of shared joy and familial connection
Daldry examines how these elements shape individual experiences, particularly in challenging circumstances.
What song is featured in the scene where Mrs Wilkinson and Billy dance?
‘I Love to Boogie’
This song creates a connection between the characters and their familial ties.
What cinematic technique does Daldry use to interweave the scenes of joy?
Parallel editing
This technique combines shots of different characters dancing, highlighting their shared experience.
How does the use of warm lighting affect the portrayal of collective joy?
It demonstrates how collective joy can emerge unexpectedly amid tension and hardship
This suggests that joy exists even in difficult circumstances.
What does Daldry challenge the responder to reconsider?
The capacity for hope and solidarity in the face of adversity
This reshapes the responder’s perception of the Elliot household.
What does the interplay between Billy’s passion for dance and his family’s moments of connection illustrate?
That hardship is a collective experience
This highlights the importance of shared experiences in shaping identity.
What role does music play in Daldry’s narrative?
A symbolic bridge
Music encourages the audience to look beyond surface conflicts.
What does Billy’s dance at the audition represent?
The transformative power of individual passion and its ability to inspire collective recognition
This moment showcases his journey of self-discovery.
How does Daldry visually contrast Billy’s dance with the audition setting?
Through dynamic tracking shots and wide-angle framing
This contrasts Billy’s expansive movements with the confined audition room.
What does Billy’s pause before dancing signify?
The personal and collective struggles that brought him to this moment
It emphasizes the sacrifices made by his family.
What paradox does Daldry enhance through the wide angles during Billy’s performance?
The paradox of personal freedom within the rigid context of societal structures
This highlights the inconsistencies between personal expression and institutional expectations.
What emotional weight is accentuated regarding Billy’s family?
The collective sacrifices made by Billy’s family, particularly his father’s shift across the picket line
This action was taken to support his son’s future.
What narrative technique does Daldry use to depict Billy’s earlier struggles?
Flashbacks combined with diegetic sound of the rhythmic tapping of Billy’s shoes
These techniques highlight the emotional journey of Billy and his father.
How do individual ambition and collective sacrifice relate in Daldry’s work?
They are interconnected in the pursuit of self-discovery
Daldry emphasizes that they are not mutually exclusive.
