GBTWYCF quotes Flashcards
(32 cards)
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Shaky camera footage of illegal immigrants being arrested in the raid, high-angle shot of people who have been handcuffed with lights shining in their eyes.
Illustrates the brutality with which illegal immigrants are treated and how they are disempowered, caught within inescapable systems and forced into impossible situations.
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“Jordan has 2 million refugees. This in a country of 6 million people.” (Voiceover)
Use of statistics and establishing shots provides the viewer with contextual information, allowing them to grasp the enormity of the refugee crisis.
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“What the fuck is this shit? […] I don’t want to be here. I don’t want to sleep in there with all these people. […] I don’t feel comfortable. I don’t want to be here, don’t want to eat this food. I don’t want to shower however they shower, don’t want to go to the toilet however they go. I just don’t want to do it.” (Raquel)
Anaphora illustrates her stubbornness and lack of resilience. Repetition of i.
Despite her inability to cope with the circumstances, she fails to realise that the experience is just as harrowing for the refugees.
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“I don’t believe in Muslim and they pray to Allah. I don’t know who Allah is or who he’s meant to be, but I know we pray to God and Jesus and Mary.” (Raquel)
Confessional interviews with Raquel reveal the depth of her ignorance of other people’s cultures and human experiences.
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“We all have hearts, and I have a heart.” (Raquel)
Repetition in dialogue coupled with a close-up of Raquel’s face illustrates the commonality of human experiences.
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“I was a very close-minded person and very tunnel-visioned, I think. […] I started to see more and get a broader picture of what was happening to these people.” (Raye) Accompanied by long shots of Kenyan communities to underscore her widening perspective.
Soundbite accompanied by the wide establishing shots convey how immersing oneself in a culture can be an eye-opening experience and facilitate deeper compassion for other humans.
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“These people are just trying to get away from persecution […] and I don’t call that criminal.” (Raye) Raye’s concern and humanity are juxtaposed with Raquel’s callous enjoyment and endorsement.
Dialogue juxtaposes Raquel, who is stubborn and obstinate, and Raye, who is developing a new perspective.
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“People say it’s not good to let emotions get involved in decisions, but I think that’s life. I think life’s all built on emotions. So, the emotions that I felt […] is just human nature.” (Adam)
Adam’s dialogue reveals the commonalities and complexities of human existence.
analysis of high angle shot
It makes the subject appear smaller, less powerful, and more vulnerable.
analysis of closeup shot
Serves to emphasise the subject that appears in the frame and convey its importance.
analysis of long shot
Can convey isolation, showing that a person feels insignificant, alone, or overwhelmed.
symbolises rayes widening perspective
analysis of pov shot
It builds empathy and solidarity with the character whose vision the audience shares.
example the raid scene
analysis of over shoulder shot
It builds empathy and solidarity with the character over whose shoulder the audience sees.
example the raid scene
analysis of dutch tilt
It can convey confusion or turmoil.
example raid scene
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Massara told the women about the daughter she lost because she was unable to buy medical supplies. Raye related this experience as she had experienced miscarriages of her own, revealed in a confessional interview.
Confessional shot: illustrates and invites the audience to share the intimate thoughts and perspectives of the confessor
Close-ups of Raye invites the audience to share her views
analysis of confessional shot
illustrates and invites the audience to share the intimate thoughts and perspectives of the confessor
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Establishing extreme long shot of the refugee boat in the ocean
Shows how isolating and terrifying the trip to Australia is for refugees
analysis of Establishing extreme long shot
Can convey isolation, showing that a person feels insignificant, alone, or overwhelmed.
analysis of close up
light on adams stunned mullet face
The light shining on Adam’s face metaphorically reflects his enlightenment about the plight of refugees. He has gone from figurative darkness and ignorance to a harsh, sharp realisation about the realities of refugees.
analysis of over the shoulder shot, shaky camera footage, dutch tilt
adams butt when hes moving into the building
OTS shot builds empathy with Adam and invites us to travel with him on his journey.
Shaky camera creates realism and allows the audience to feel as though they are present in the scene.
Dutch tilts are disorienting, which reflects how the participants are having their worldviews upended.
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Shaky camera footage of […]
Shaky camera footage of illegal immigrants being arrested in the raid, high-angle shot of people who have been handcuffed with lights shining in their eyes.
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“What the fuck is this shit? […]
“What the fuck is this shit? […] I don’t want to be here. I don’t want to sleep in there with all these people. […] I don’t feel comfortable. I don’t want to be here, don’t want to eat this food. I don’t want to shower however they shower, don’t want to go to the toilet however they go. I just don’t want to do it.” (Raquel)
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“Jordan has […]
“Jordan has 2 million refugees. This in a country of 6 million people.” (Voiceover)
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“We all […]
“We all have hearts, and I have a heart.” (Raquel)
