Film Techniques
What is a close-up?
A camera technique that zooms in close to its subject.
What was the film rated?
PG
What town was shown in the opening scene?
Jigalong
Cultural elements in the form of 2 animals that punctuated the orientation of the film were?
Eagle and goanna
What was the name of the main protagonist?
Molly
What is the purpose of a close-up?
• To place emphasis on the emotions a
character is feeling or to show an
important object
• It places the audience in a more
intimate and close position in emotional
moments in the film.
Who was the director of the film?
Phillip Noyce
Where were the girls sent to?
Moore River Settlement
A key complication that provided a turning point at the start of the film involved?
The girls being taken away.
What are the names of Molly's two sisters?
Gracie and Daisy
What are film techniques?
Film techniques are different artistic
choices made by the director (alongside other film professionals
like cinematographers and editors etc.) to add a deeper
meaning to scenes in visual media like film, television,
photography etc.
Did Gracie ever return to Jigalong?
No
What state was the film set?
Western Australia
The Rising Action within the film was?
The girl's journey to go back home.
What was the name given to Mr Neville?
Mr Devil
What kinds of film techniques are there?
• Camera shot types
• Camera movement types
• Sound
• Colour / Lighting
When was the film set?
1931
Jigalong was juxtaposed with which city to enhance the difference between the two spaces?
Perth
A climactic moment within the film was?
When Molly and Daisy collapsed not long before they eventually made their way home.
What was the significance of Mavis' situation?
She was a servant to white Australians and likely abused.
Why study film techniques?
To interpret the careful choices directors make in order to create their themes and influence their audience.
How are the following related to the film: The Stolen Generation, Aboriginal spirituality, relationships with the land, family bonds, courage, determination and faith are all _______ within the text.
themes
How long is the Rabbit Proof Fence?
3236.8km
At the end of the film loose ends were tied up. What is this part of the plot called?
The resolution.
Including Molly, how many generations of her family were taken away?
3