BFI Notes

Starter:

What was the last British film you watched?

Dog House

What impression of Britain or British people created?
Wealthy and are seem to be very traditional.

What would appeal to a UK audience?

Historical context with the country of Britain or even the location of England's most revered land marks.

 What might appeal to a US audience? An international audience?
Violence and action such as the James Bond series.

Types of Cinemas: 

Arthouse cinema- Small independent cinemas 

Multiplex- Blockbuster and mainstream entertainment 

Crossover- nominations and award related films (prestige) 

What would a US/International audience like about this film (Kingsman):   

Stereotypical shots
Violence
Social realism
Action
Plot for world dominance (story theme)
'Heritage': A Royal Night Out:

Heritage:
UK film used tourist marketing strategy (for foreign audiences)
Relationship with the past is not questioned or criticised
Nostalgic view on British history   

What would a UK audience like about this film?

Historical 
Patriotic of this country   

What would a US/International audience like about this film?

Information
Knowledge 
Class difference  
Knowing/Interests in the monarch 

Social Realism: The Selfish Giant:

Social realism:

Focuses on working or 'underclass' characters
Dark side of human behaviour 
Seen to be the opposite of heritage cinema
Challenges audiences comfort zones- harsh reality of modern Britain 

What would a UK audience like about this film?

Life of UK youth
Relation with the theme 

What would a US/International audience like about this film?

Life of a child in a low class (in Britain)

Horror: The Woman in Black: 

Horror:

Offered costume dramas 
Tradition of Gothic theme
US horror had stricter censorship towards this genre of film (preferred family films) 
 What would a UK audience like about this film?

Daniel Radcliff as protagonist as he was the star in Harry Potter
Based and set in England
Follows inspiration from a British book/novel 
What would a US/International audience like about this film?

Popular novel and stage performance, the star of Harry Potter is also in the film and is seen to be a huge hit not just in the UK but also around the world.

'Urban Fairytale' Rom-Com: One Day:

Rom-Com:

Romantic Comedy 
Typical love story (based)
Set in contemporary London - Lots of tourist landmarks; Middle class neighbourhoods 
Vision of urban life
What would a UK audience like about this film?

Location/setting 
British landmarks 
The genre of the film 

What would a US/International audience like about this film?

Sexual reference/theme
Comedy
Couple drama