FILM STUDIES

 Sweet Sixteen (Ken loach 2002)  Performance: - Improvised acting - Natural performances - Real people / real lives SWEET SIXTEEN AND SWEARING:  Given an 18 certificate by the BBFC for foul language  Loach and Lavery attacked at the decision in the press, accusing the BBFC of class censorship and of pandering to middle class prejudices The films language reflects the dialect of the community, but the rating denied those being represented from seeing the film Inverclyde council (where it is set) overturned the BBFC's rating to show the film at a 15 rating in local cinemas Realism = Relatable  = accurate representation  English actors undermine the truth of the characters reality  He's passing Scullion some money  That means they are bound to get a delivery. Deary me. Golly gosh, this is a fabulous opportunity. I know where they keep the drugs. We could retrieve it in no time.  Pardon me,  Do you mind repeating  The cocaine....

  KEY THEMES: Visualises diversity on the British screen A consistent push from kitchen sink drama, the new waves of the 60's where working class realism was visible to the visibility around diversity; class, race and ethnicity Good to compare this film with the film adaptation of Monica Ali's Brick Lane Other films to compare with: Bhaji on the Beach, Bend it like Beckham, My Beautiful Laundrette Raises interesting questions similar to Secrets and Lies about the relationship between an artist/director and the subject matter they tackle Invisibility of individuals - whose contribution is vital, but undervalued Identity and belonging Outsiders Key elements of film form - use of lighting