Research Task- Eight

IDENTIFY THE GENRE USED

This film appears to be set out like a documentary. The way that the young boy describes his life and his feelings whilst you watch him do everyday tasks is very similar to a real life documentary like you would see on channel 4.

HOW DOES THIS FILM USE THE GENRE CONVENTIONS UNIQULY?

The way this film is shot is very interesting. Most short films tend to have a low budget which limits the choice of camera they can use which ultimatly effects the look of the film. However, with this short film the finished look is very defined and looks very much like a high budget movie that wasnt filmed on a standard home video camera.

WHAT DO YOU FIND INTERESTING ABOUT THE USE OF SOUND?

The film uses very natural sounds which appear to have been recorded at the source. Unlike most short films, there are no artificial sound effects. The only un-natural sound that is present in the movie is a soft melodic tune played continuosly in the background to give a more emotional feel to some of the sadder scenes.

THEMES AND ISSUES

In terms of short films, this movie deals with a very hard hitting subject. The hillsborough disaster which struck Liverpool football club in 1989. This is a very hard subject to talk about with the supporters of this club, however this film tackles the subject well by looking at the aftermath of the event through the eyes of a child who wasnt there but who lost his dad. The way in which it is shot, the use of a closed narrative and the way it makes you think places the audience in such a way that it makes them feel a number of emotions. Sympathy for the boy, confusion because the narrative is revealed in parts and happiness when they finally work out what the boy is talking about.