notes on shallow grave

SHALLOW GRAVE - directed by Danny Boyle

 

Representation - linked to the idea of stereotypes; how an individual or group is presented

Use adjectives

e.g. Scottish people - proud. Old people - grumpy

How is gender represented in shallow grave?

How is social class represented in shallow grave?

 

Gender - keywords

Masculine, feminine, power, sexuality, aggression, submissive, equality

 

Social class - keywords

Education, income, professionalism, privilege, careers, wealth

 

 Key scenes

Social class - 17.14 - 22.56

Gender - 34.10 - 39.06

 

4 Paragraphs on representation

Mise en scene, sound, cinematography, editing

 

Cinematography

Technique - extreme low angle, POV shot

Connotations - power, intimidations

Conclusion - Boyle uses extreme low angle POV shot to represent women as powerful.

 

 

Mise en scene - social class

Technique - setting of spacious flat.

Connotations- appearance conscious order

 

Sound - Gender

Technique - David swearing Fucking bin bag

Connotations - aggression, violence

Men violent

 

Editing - montage of dead body, working life

Connotations - montages compare and contrast

Conclusion - Boyle uses montage editing to represent the professional class as responsible compare jobs to moving dead body