Film Techniques
What camera shot focuses closely on a person's face to show emotion?
Close-up
What is a representation?
A constructed version of reality. How something or someone is portrayed.
What does 'based on a true story' mean?
The story is inspired by real events but may include fictional changes.
Who is the real person that the film is based on?
Michelle Payne
During which war do the women travel overseas to perform?
Vietnam
What type of sound can only be heard by the audience and not the characters?
Non-diegetic sound
False
What is a composite character?
A fictional character made by combining multiple real people.
What historic achievement did Michelle Payne accomplish in 2015?
She was the first female jockey to win the Melbourne Cup.
What group of Australians are the main characters?
Aboriginal Australian women
A filmmaker uses a low-angle shot of a politician giving a speech. How does this make the politician appear?
Powerful, confident, authoritative.
What does 'audience positioning' mean?
Using film techniques to encourage audiences to think or feel a certain way.
Why do filmmakers often change timelines?
To improve pacing or create more dramatic storytelling.
What are two themes explored in the film?
Perseverance, Gender equality Family support, Resilience
Name two themes explored in The Sapphires.
Identity, family, racism/discrimination, perseverance, following your dreams.
A scene uses dark lighting, slow music and blue-grey colours. What mood is being created?
Sadness, mystery, danger, fear, isolation.
A filmmaker only shows positive moments from someone's life. What technique are they using?
Selective omission.
What is the term for changing or exaggerating real events to make a story more exciting or emotional?
Dramatisation
Before Michelle Payne's success, why did many people believe that women jockeys could not compete successfully with men?
They believed women didn't have the strength or endurance to win.
The historical context of the film helps audiences understand the effects of which Australian government policy?
The Stolen Generation
Which film technique controls how quickly or slowly a scene feels by arranging and combining shots?
Editing
Why might two documentaries about the same event represent it differently?
Different perspectives, bias, purpose, audience or context.
What is the term that describes how historically accurate a film is?
Authenticity
What social issue does the film encourage audiences to question?
Gender discrimination or inequality in sport.
How does the film primarily represent the four women?
Resilient, determined, inspirational.