Slumdog Millionaire

Question 1

Plot

Answer 1

The order the events are structured and presented to the spectators

Question 2

Story

Answer 2

The events in chronological order

Question 3

Narrative

Answer 3

The method and means by which you construct the events of a story into a plot

Question 4

How is an episodic narrative used in Slumdog Millionaire?

Answer 4

Questions mark the chapters in Jamal’s life, with cumulative tension until the final question which is the denouement

Question 5

How is a circular narrative used in Slumdog Millionaire?

Answer 5

The narrative starts near the end then goes back in time to return to this point later on

Question 6

What is the narrative viewpoint in Slumdog Millionaire

Answer 6

First person narrative

Question 7

Examples of binary oppositions in Slumdog Millionaire

Answer 7

-Jamal and Salim
-Poverty and wealth
-Happiness and status
-Indian and West
-Realism and fantasy

Question 8

What structure is Slumdog Millionaire

Answer 8

3-act structure

Question 9

Director of Slumdog Millionaire

Answer 9

Danny Boyle

Question 10

Writer of Slumdog Millionaire

Answer 10

Simon Beaufoy

Question 11

Cinematographer of Slumdog Millionaire

Answer 11

Antony Dod Mantle

Question 12

Jamal Propp character

Answer 12

Hero

Question 13

Latika Propp character

Answer 13

Princess

Question 14

Salim Propp character

Answer 14

Villain/helper

Question 15

Prem Propp character

Answer 15

False Helper- actually villain

Question 16

Maman Propp character

Answer 16

Villain

Question 17

Javed Propp character

Answer 17

Villain

Question 18

Police Inspector Propp character

Answer 18

Donor

Question 19

Narrative function of Jamal

Answer 19

On a quest to find Latika

Question 20

Narrative function of Latika

Answer 20

To be rescued from the villains

Question 21

Narrative function of Salim

Answer 21

Thwarts Jamal’s chances of happiness but helps Latika escape in the end

Question 22

Narrative function of Prem

Answer 22

Appears to be helping Jamal, but is actually trying to stop him winning

Question 23

Narrative function of Maman

Answer 23

Appears to be helping Jamal but is actually using him for his own ends

Question 24

Narrative function of the Police Inspector

Answer 24

Believes Jamal and sets him free to complete the quest

Question 25

Narrative function of Javed

Answer 25

Takes the princess and keeps her from Jamal

Question 26

What editing is used in the opening sequence

Answer 26

Flash cutting

Question 27

Why is flash cutting used in the opening sequence?

Answer 27

To create confusion

Question 28

What cinematography is used in the opening sequence

Answer 28

-Dutch angles -Mid-shots and crane shots -Coloured tints (lighting)

Question 29

Why are dutch angles used in the opening sequence?

Answer 29

Creating confusion to reflect the feelings of Jamal. We are positioned with him from the start.

Question 30

Why are mid and crane shots used in the opening sequence?

Answer 30

Conventional to Who Wants to be a Millionaire?

Question 31

How is lighting used in the opening sequence?

Answer 31

Shows strands of narrative (interrogation- yellow; TV studio- high key and single source)

Question 32

What cinematography is used in the O Saya sequence

Answer 32

-SI-2K digital cameras -11 frames per second

Question 33

Why were SI-2K cameras used in the O Saya sequence

Answer 33

To avoid the crowds impacting on the filming. This allowed filming in the confines of the slums making the spectators feel as if they are actually there

Question 34

How was the 11 frames per second rate used in the O Saya sequence

Answer 34

Slow-motion

Question 35

What sound was used in the opening sequence

Answer 35

-Diegetic sound -Who Wants to be a Millionaire leitmotif -Sound bridges

Question 36

What sound was used in Latika’s race to the studio

Answer 36

-Diegetic sound -Who Wants to be a Millionaire leitmotif -Sound bridges

Question 37

How was the Who Wants to be a Millionaire leitmotif used

Answer 37

To indicate the setting and link between the film and the gameshow

Question 38

How were sound bridges used in Slumdog Millionaire

Answer 38

To connect the different elements of narrative

Question 39

What sound is used in the O Saya sequence

Answer 39

An urban soundtrack by A.R. Rahman featuring MIA

Question 40

How was the urban soundtrack in the O Saya sequence used

Answer 40

To reflect the gritty realism of the film’s Mumbai/Western fusion

Question 41

What mis-en-scene was used in the opening sequence

Answer 41

Contrast between the WWTBAM studio and the police station/slums

Question 42

How was there a contrast between the WWTBAM studio and the slums?

Answer 42

The studio has glossy surfaces, artificial lighting and smart costumes which contrasts the grimy and gritty setting in the slums.

Question 43

How did the questions on screen impact the film

Answer 43

It creates the episodic structure

Question 44

How was cross-cutting used when Latika is running to the studio

Answer 44

It prolongs the scene creating tension and suspense

Question 45

Social Context of Slumdog Millionaire

Answer 45

-Portrays the energy and community of the slums of India to Western communities -Challenges traditional representations of poverty-stricken slum-dwellers -The Dharavi slum is one of the most densely populated areas on Earth -The film references Bollywood and the traditional dance scenes

Question 46

What slum is Slumdog Millionaire set in

Answer 46

Dharavi

Question 47

Historical Context of Slumdog Millionaire

Answer 47

Set in Mumbai, 2006

Question 48

Political Context of Slumdog Millionaire

Answer 48

Explores the dichotomy of India where poor street children are exploited while others benefit from globalisation and economic growth

Question 49

Technological Context of Slumdog Millionaire

Answer 49

Rapid globalisation and booming economy contributes to the division of society

Question 50

Institutional Context Slumdog Millionaire

Answer 50

The film uses Bollywood as a key cultural institution referencing iconic figures like Amitabh Bachchan