Film Techniques (Easiest)
Close Up Shot
What is the name of the female clothing that the women wear according to Sikh Traditions.
Bonus points if you can remember what colour Jess' one was.
Sari
Pink
What sport does Jess dream of playing professionally?
What is the name of the unit that we are studying?
Culture Clash
What is the name of Jess' best friend? Bonus points if you can name their term for white people.
Jules
Gora + 200
A shot that shows the whole body and some background is known as what?
Long Shot
In the first half of the film, two community members come to Jess' house to "show concern". Why? Bonus points if you use Jess' full name
The couple think that Jesminder (+100) was kissing a white boy.
Who is Jess' Idol in the story? Bonus if you determine the country the person came from.
David Beckham
England +200
The theme in which Jess is trying to figure out who she is is known as what?
What causes tension between Jess and her best friend in the film?
The coach is caught trying to kiss Jess.
If a shot is taken focusing on a single object, what shot is used?
Extreme Close Up Shot
What is the ceremony shown for Pinky in the film?
A wedding
How does Jess' father find out that she is playing soccer overseas? Bonus if you can recall which country she went to.
He sees their team in the newspaper
Bonus - Germany +100
Family Loyalty vs Individual Freedom is one of the themes that occurs in the film. What is one family expectation of the family that occurs during the film?
Jess' parents expect her to marry a Sikh man
Jess' mother tells her she needs to cook and clean like a Sikh Woman
Why does Jess father first refuse her playing soccer for a big team? Bonus points if you remember what his best strength was.
He shares his own story of racism and discrimination that he faced when he played cricket in England
He was the best Fast Bowler + 300 in Nairobi
(+200 if you mention Nairobi)
What angle is used to make someone in the scene look powerful and bigger than others
High angle
Why do Jess' mother initially disapprove of her playing football?
They feel it is not appropriate for a Sikh girl due to cultural and religious values. Girls should be tending to housework instead.
Half for mentioning: She has to wear shorts
How does Jess' involvement with football represent her engagement with Western Values?
It shows her pursuit of individual dreams and breaking away from traditional expectations.
Love and Acceptance is another theme in the film. How does the film show this? One example is worth 400 and every subsequent answer will net you an extra 200.
Jess - Her family eventually accepts her decision to play soccer and her relationship with the coach
Jules - Her mum accepts that her daughter could be in love with Jess and berates (tells her off) for breaking her daughters heart.
Jules - Her mum accepts that she plays soccer and watches her games/learns the rules.
Compared to Jess, how does Pinky embody tradition in the family?
She accepts and embraces her arranged marriage and follows her mothers instructions.
During the wedding scene, we hear fast paced Indian music that shows the fun of the wedding. What is the technique of the sound that is heard within this scene called?
Bonus points if you can name the film technique that follows the characters on the dancefloor.
Non-Digetic Sound + 500
Dolly Shot +500 or Pan + 200
How do the family refer to the God that they believe in in front of Jess when they are upset about her
Babali
Baba
Babaji
How does the film show differences in attitudes towards relationships between Jess' family and Jules' family?
Jess' family expects arranged marriages and traditional role, whereas Jules' family is more relaxed and open about dating and independence
Define Diaspora (200) and identify which theme the diaspora connects to (300)
Diaspora is the spread of people from their homeland. Culture Clash.
Who does the coach fear telling about his career and why?
Needs both answers for full marks otherwise only 200
His Father (200)
He used to be a professional soccer player and is ashamed at what his father would think if he coached a girls team (200)