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Children of Men Opening Scene Analysis-Will Smith

The beginning of the film starts with news reporters describing that it is "day 1000 of the siege of Seattle" the news anchor continues to mention that the army have occupied the cities mosques and that Britains borders remained closed as illegal immigrants get deported.

The camera cuts to a high angle shot of a worried crowd of people in a cafe after the news correspondent says how Diego Ricardo, the youngest person on earth dies. People look desperate and sad. Theo Faron the main protagonist of the film barges his way through to the front of the cafe and gets a black coffee, he looks tired and low on money. Everyone is wearing dull, ripped and tired clothes, suggesting people are going through financial hardships.

After Diego Ricardo's death we learn that the year is 2027. We see him get a hip flask out and poor alcohol in his coffee. The opening scene ends with a building exploding next to Theo causing shock for the pedestrians on the street.

British Board of Film Classification-Will Smith

All ages admitted, there is almost nothing unsuitable for children.

All ages admitted, but certain scenes may be unsuitable for young children. Should not disturb children aged 8 years or over. May contain mild language and sex/drugs references. May contain moderate violence if justified by context (e.g. fantasy). Parents may wish to check the film before they let their children watch it.

This category applies to cinema only releases since 2002. Films under this category are considered to be unsuitable for young children. Cinemas are only permitted to supply tickets to see a 12A-rated film to children under the age of 12 years if they are accompanied by an adult, aged at least 18 years. However, it is unlikely to be suitable for children under the age of 12.

Films under this category can contain mature themes, discrimination, soft drugs, infrequent strong language and moderate violence, sex references and nudity. Sexual activity may be briefly and discreetly portrayed. Sexual violence may be implied or briefly indicated.

This category applies to cinema releases from August 1989 to 2002, and home media since 1994. It is suitable only for persons aged 12 years and over, not to be supplied to anyone below that age. It is illegal to knowingly rent or sell a 12-rated VHS, DVD, Blu-ray Disc, UMD or game to anyone under the age of 12.

12A-rated films are usually given a 12 certificate for the VHS/DVD version unless extra material has been added that requires a higher rating. The content guidelines are identical to those used for the 12A certificate.

Suitable only for persons aged 15 years and over, not to be supplied to anyone below that age. It is illegal to knowingly rent or sell a 15-rated VHS, DVD, Blu-ray Disc, UMD or game, or supply cinema tickets for a film with this rating, to anyone under the age of 15.

Films under this category can contain adult themes, hard drugs, regular use of foul language and limited use of very strong language, strong violence and strong sex references, and nudity without graphic detail. Sexual activity may be portrayed but without any strong detail. Sexual violence may be shown if discreet and justified by context.

Suitable only for persons aged 18 years and over, not to be supplied to anyone below that age. It is illegal to knowingly rent or sell an 18-rated VHS, DVD, Blu-ray Disc, UMD or game, or supply cinema tickets for a film with this rating, to anyone under the age of 18.

Films under this category do not have limitation on the foul language that is used. Hard drugs are generally allowed, and explicit sex references along with detailed sexual activity are also allowed. Scenes of strong real sex may be permitted if justified by the context. Very strong, gory, and/or sadistic violence is usually permitted. Strong sexual violence is permitted unless it is eroticized or excessively graphic.

Can only be shown at licensed adult cinemas or sold at licensed sex shops. It is illegal to sell a film with this rating to anyone under the age of 18, and it is illegal to sell a film with this rating by means of mail order, or online or by telephone.

Films under this category always contain hard-core pornography, defined as material intended for sexual stimulation and containing clear images of real sexual activity, strong fetish material, explicit animated images, or sight of certain acts such as triple simultaneous penetration and snowballing. There remains a range of material that is often cut from the R18 rating: strong images of injury in BDSM or spanking works, urolagnia, scenes suggesting incest even if staged, references to underage sex or childhood sexual development and aggressive behavior such as hair-pulling or spitting on a performer are not permitted. More cuts are demanded in this category than any other category.

Mood Board-Will Smith

MOOD BOARD



This is some of the props we will use in the filming of the film, the camp fire is where everyone will be at the start and the last person will end up. Kai Bingham is the murderer therefore he will use the knife and mask to hide his identity. Hoodies are typical clothes of teenagers. The knife is a typical
weapon used in horror films. Woods are used in some horror films as they can be scary.

Research and Planning Targets

Your film, which needs to have been filmed by the end of term, needs to be planned thoroughly and every element needs to be written about and evidenced online. Your own research into film openings could be a lot more thorough and you need to do some more analysis using key terminology to explore mise en scene, camera, sound, editing and conventions of genre. Use the following links and upload and analyse. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wCTgUq6hzUk https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tOLgGA-Yqc8 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-xPYHygck6o https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0OYBEquZ_j0 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gLeix0ZYSCE https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1JfS90u-1g8 Your research and planning doesn't yet showcase the independence and detail of analysis you are capable of! Push yourself!

Consideration of Representation In Our Film and Stereotyping-Will Smith

In our film we will use stereotypes. An example of our stereotypes will be social teenagers breaking rules by drinking alcohol under the age of 18. They will be in the woods partying and having fun and being loud and selfish with no care for the people in their surroundings.

The young people in our film are loud, obnoxious, rebellious and up to no good in the woods and these are the stereotypes we will be using.