Robots of Brixton Flashcards
1
Q
when and who?
A
Kibwe Tavares
2011
2
Q
what is the short film?
A
dystopic depiction of destruction and devastation that occurs with violently conflicting political perspectives and motivations
3
Q
what does the dystopic setting feature?
A
sepia tones, graffiti and disheveled buildings to convey notion of widespread destruction - mirrors that of Brixton during 1981 riots
4
Q
what does it represent?
A
the consistent and futile violence which will repeat indefinitely in future
5
Q
what is the ending quotation?
A
“History repeats itself, first as tragedy, second as farce” - Karl Marx
6
Q
what does the ending quote reveal?
A
contrasting connotation of “tragedy” and “farce” reflect Tavares’ own political motivations as grew up in Brixton, witnessing 1981, 1985, 1995 and 2011 Brixton riots
