Visual Techniques
What visual technique involves a character's facial expressions showing emotions?
Facial Expression / Facial Language
What is setting in a film?
The time and place where events occur.
What is diegetic sound? Give an example
Sound that characters can hear within the film world.
Footsteps, voices, wind, animals, train sounds.
Which shot shows most or all of a character's body?
Long Shot
Who ordered Aboriginal children to be taken from their families in the film?
The government authorities led by A.O. Neville.
Molly often appears determined and serious. Which visual technique helps show this without words?
Body Language and Facial Expression
What institution are the girls taken to by the government?
Moore River Native Settlement
What is non-diegetic sound? Give an example
Sound added for the audience that characters cannot hear.
What type of sound is the film's background music?
Which camera angle looks down on a character?
High Angle Shot
Why were many Aboriginal children removed from their families?
Government policies aimed to assimilate Aboriginal children into white society.
What colour is often used in the film to represent the Australian outback environment?
Earthy browns, reds and yellows
How does Moore River differ from Jigalong?
Moore River is controlled and restrictive, while Jigalong is free and connected to culture and family.
What type of sound is the film's background music?
Non-diegetic sound.
Which camera angle looks up at a character?
Low Angle Shot
How did the removals affect Aboriginal families?
Families were separated and cultural connections were damaged.
The rabbit-proof fence is an example of what visual technique because it represents freedom and home?
Symbolism
Why is the Australian outback an important setting in the film?
It acts as both a challenge and a pathway home.
Why might a director add non-diegetic music during an emotional scene?
To influence audience emotions and build mood.
What effect does a close-up of Molly's face often have on the audience?
It helps the audience understand her emotions and connect with her experiences.
Why is Molly's decision to escape significant?
She resists government control and fights to return to family and culture.
Why does the director repeatedly show the vast desert setting during the girls' journey?
To emphasise isolation, the difficulty of the journey, and the girls' resilience and determination.
How does the contrast between Jigalong and Moore River help communicate the film's message about government control?
It highlights the loss of freedom, culture and family connections experienced by Aboriginal children.
During tense chase scenes, how do diegetic and non-diegetic sounds work together?
Realistic sounds create authenticity while music increases tension and suspense.
Why might the director use a high-angle shot when the girls are captured or controlled?
To make them appear vulnerable, powerless and dominated by authority.
What overall message does the film communicate about government policies toward Aboriginal people?
The policies were harmful, unjust and caused lasting impacts on Aboriginal families and communities.