What was the last British film you watched?
Ill Manors
What impression of Britain or British people created?
Wealth or largely positive
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, following typical actions and story lines.
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
Based and set in England
Follows inspiration from a British book/novel
Traditional British feel for horror
Edwardian period based clothing
What would a US/International audience like about this film?
Popular novel and stage performance
'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
What would a US/International audience like about this film?
Sexual reference/theme
Comedy
Couple drama
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