BFI Trip Notes

Notes from BFI Trip

Starter:

What was the last British film you watched?

Harry Potter.

Ill Manors

What impression of Britain or British people created?
Violent and crime related, corrupt.

What would appeal to a UK audience?
The UK audience could explore rural parts of London were the most crime takes place.

What might appeal to a US audience? An international audience?
Mostly violence and the British culture behind the story which international audiences may like to learn about.

Types of Cinemas: 

Arthouse cinems: 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):   

• Violence
• British stereotypes
• British Accent
• Exploration of landscape
• Alternative story

'Heritage': A Royal Night Out:

• 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 events
• 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:

• 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: 

• 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 Radcliffe 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:

• 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