Techniques 1
Name 3 different camera angles.
High, Low, Eye level, Birds eye
Name 3 different shot types.
Extreme long shot, Long shot, Mid shot, Close up and Extreme close up
Define the term theme.
An idea or concept that stands out in a story.
Name 3 characters from Bend it Like Beckham.
Jess, Pinky, Jules, Joe, Tony, etc
What is the major event the film is based around?
Pinky's Wedding
What is the difference between a high angle and low angle?
A high angle has the camera above the subject looking down.
A low angle has the camera below the subject looking up.
What is impacted/controlled by music in a film?
Mood (how the audience feels)
Name 2 themes from Bend It Like Beckham
Stereotypes, Tradition, Family, Friendship, breaking gender roles, culture and racism, etc
What is the name of the player Jess idolizes?
David Beckham
What country does the team travel to play in?
Germany
Name 4 elements of Mise-En-Scene
Composition, Actors, Costumes, Lighting, Set, Props
What is the difference between a close up and an extreme close up.
A close up shows a whole face or object
An extreme close up shows part of a face or object.
Name two scenes that show the theme of breaking gender roles.
Jess playing football in the park, the Harriers winning the final, Jules not wanting to shop etc
What are Jess and Jules' 'real' names?
Jesminder and Juliet
What team does Jess play for?
The Honslow Harriers
What effect does a low angle have on a scene? Give 1 example from Bend It Like Beckham.
It makes the subject look bigger and more intimidating/impressive.
Explain the difference between diegetic and non-diegetic sound and provide one example of each.
Diegetic sounds are any sound the characters in the film can hear e.g. a phone ringing, a car driving past.
Non-diegetic sounds are the sounds only the audience can hear e.g. background music
Name two scenes that show the theme of tradition and family.
Jess being expected to learn how to cook a traditional Indian meal.
Jess's mother being upset that Jess plays football.
Jess gets accused of 'liking' three characters in the film, who are they?
Tony, Jules and Joe
What sport did Jess's father play and why did he swear to 'never play again'?
Cricket.
Because the team in England refused to let him play and made racist comments toward him.
In the training scene, how are low angles used to support the film's themes.
The low angle shows the Harriers as impressive, inspirational figures. This supports the theme of breaking gender roles as the players are shows as professionals.
How is music used in Bend It Like Beckham to show Jess's struggle between her culture and her passion for football?
The film uses Indian and British music to show her two sides. Indian music is used for her family events and British Music for her football. This changes at the end of the film to show that the two parts of her are working together now.
Name two scenes that show the theme of stereotypes.
Jules' mother assuming that Jules is gay because of how she dresses/acts.
Jules' mother assuming that Jess's parents will be arranging for her to marry a doctor.
Who is the captain of the Honslow Harriers?
Mel
What University do Jess and Jules receive a scholarship for?
Santa Clara